Building Resilience

A Way to Thriving in Tough Times

• ​You want a relationship with God, but you don’t want a church.
• You want to explore your spiritual journey with a community, but you don’t want membership commitments.
• You want to discuss things that matter, but you don’t want a messy debate.
• You want to learn, but you don’t want to be told what to think or how to live.

We’re in this boat with you! We invite you to join us for a 6-week series focused on spiritual growth as we emerge from the pandemic. We are a small group of spiritual seekers supported by a grant through the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio who have been experimenting over the past couple of years with ways to grow spiritually without all the baggage of church membership.

What is this?
This 6-week series will offer insights on how to cope with pandemic fatigue. We’ll work on understanding what happened to us during the pandemic that left so many of us feeling depleted and focus on how to recharge our personal batteries in a holistic and healthy way so that life can feel more meaningful and purposeful. We’ll offer evidence-based input, facilitate discussions, and encourage you to move forward with personal and spiritual strategies that will make resilience work in your daily life.

Session 1: Intro to resilience and spirituality
Session 2: Resilience and Your Body
Session 3: Resilience and Your Emotional System
Session 4: Resilience and Your Brain
Session 5: Resilience and Your Relationships (Interpersonal and Communal)
Session 6: A Celebration of Forward Movement
(See dates/times/location for the 6 sessions below)

Who is offering it?
Program leaders are

• Gayle Catinella, Pastor of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Youngstown
• Jim Merhaut, Founder and Director of Coaching to Connect, a leadership training and coaching service for individuals and groups

Where will it be offered?
The program will be held at Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave, in their downstairs room. Pizza will be provided. Participants can buy their own drinks (soft or adult). 

When will it be offered?

1. Tuesday, March 22, 6:00 - 7:30 unless we finish a little earlier. We won't go later than 7:30, but you're welcome to stay and enjoy what Westside Bowl has to offer! (RECORDING POSTED BELOW)
2. Tuesday, March 29, 6:00 - 7:30
3. Tuesday, April 5, 6:00 - 7:30
4. Tuesday, April 12, 6:00 - 7:30
5. Tuesday, April 19, 6:00 - 7:30
6. Tuesday, April 26, 6:00 - 7:30

What will this cost?

• There is no registration fee or cost for any distributed content resources. The cost of the program is funded by a grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio.
• Pizza will be provided free of charge.
• Participants are responsible for purchasing their own beverages.

How do I register?
Send an email to [email protected] and let us know you're coming and how many will be with you?

What resources will the program draw from?
The topic of resilience will be explored using insights from experts such as Dr. Marilee Adams of the Inquiry Institute, Dr. Carol Dweck of Stanford University, Dr. Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania, Catherine Morisset of the Institute for Life Coach Training and more.

The spirituality perspectives will be guided by mainline Christian spirituality, Buddhism, Judaism, Yoga, and more.

Session #1 - The video below only includes the content portion. We also have discussion and design for personal growth.

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