The United Methodist Church of Geneva is presenting a worship series exploring faith, mental health, and emotional well-being through stories from scripture and the wisdom of local care-centered leaders.
The series is designed to create space for honest reflection on burnout, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, addiction and the healing power of community. Rather than offering simplistic answers or suggesting that people should “just pray harder,” the series will affirm the value of counseling, medication when appropriate, grief support, social-emotional learning, trusted relationships, and other healthy practices that support mental and emotional wellbeing.
Special Sermon Series: Honest Faith, Honest Feelings
May 24, 2026 - Suicide: “When Despair Overwhelms”
Judas’ story ends in tragedy overwhelmed by guilt and isolation, he takes his own life. Naming suicide in scripture allows us to speak tenderly of this reality in our own lives. We proclaim a God whose mercy is wider than our worst despair and a community called to walk with one another in hope.Community members are invited to participate in person or online. Worship is open to all, including those who are active in church, returning after time away, supporting someone they love, or simply looking for a compassionate place to reflect on faith and mental health.