Feeling anxious, stressed, angry, tired or fatigued? Feel like you weren’t quite prepared for the stressors and collective trauma of the COVID-19 storm? You aren’t alone.

ACC's Strengthening Resilience Program provides pastors and chaplains of Atlantic Coast Conference up to five free sessions with a counselor or spiritual director as part of the process of building resilience. We have arrangements with three providers (meet them here) but the program can also cover the cost of continuing with your own counselor or spiritual director.

Submit the application or any questions to your converence minister or to the ACC office at office@atlanticcoastconference.net.

Ministries connected to ACC congregations should apply now to receive the 2021 Nickels for Neighbors grant.

Nickels for Neighbors involves children in mission by providing opportunity to contribute to a specific project, raising awareness and sharing generously with others. Sunday School Children in ACC churches raise funds for the selected project from the ACC Spring Assembly (April) when the project is announced, until the Fall Assembly (October) when funds are collected.

Applications can be found HERE and should be received by March 5, 2021.

'Circles of Hope': This January, Safe Communities is offering a psychoeducational support group for Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. It will take place virtually, via Zoom, in 4 sessions on Thursday evenings, starting January 14, 2021 and ending February 4, from 6:30 to 8 pm. In a group of about 8 people, survivors are invited to find common ground with each other. We look at the ways our lives have been shaped not only by our trauma, but by our struggle, strength and resilience. Through conversation, writing and creative expression, we will consider how the dark, dormant or chaotic periods in our lives can give way to growth, new life and healthy connections with others. No fee. More information and registration is at www.safecommunitiespa.org (Formerly Samaritan Safe Church/Safe Places)