THANKFUL TUESDAYS with Deacon Laverne S. Williams, CSW

During this time of crisis and uncertainty many rely on faith for support and stability. The community is invited to join Laverne S. Williams, CSW, a Deacon at the Union Baptist Church in Montclair, for a free Zoom.us session, entitled "Thankful Tuesdays." During these sessions, Deacon Williams and her special guests explore important topics centered around faith and spirituality. The program is offered at 2 p.m. every Tuesday: individuals may participate online through the Zoom link.
Please join Deacon Williams on Tuesday, April 19 ,2022 when she will welcome special guest, Vivian Terrell-McCullough, AA, BBC. Ms. McCullough.....was raised in the Frog Hollow section of Montclair and is a proud graduate of Montclair High School. She built a career for over 30 years in the insurance industry and is still doing consultant work for the same firm after being semi-retired.
In 1998 she submitted and surrendered to God and was encouraged to attend Theology School. She received an Associate degree in Theology and a Bachelor of Christian Counseling. During her studies, Vivian found her niche “longing to help women” who had, or were still experiencing, the same type of lifestyle God had delivered her from. Vivian became one of the Women’s Ministry Leaders and teachers; headed one of the busiest Mentor Programs in the community (2007-2013) and taught classes on several subjects, the most sought out topic, “FORGIVENESS” every Thursday evening for 15 years.
As of April 23, 2022, she will be hosting a program through the Servants of Christ Ministry in Dallas Texas featuring “Servants with a Testimony”. God has resurrected in her….. the call to “HELPING AND BEING AN EXAMPLE” to women everywhere!

Laverne Williams, CSW is the Director of the PEWS (Promoting Emotional Wellness and Spirituality) Program for the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. Ms. Williams is a New Jersey Certified Social Worker, WRAP (Wellness & Recovery Action Plan) Facilitator, Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. With over 35+ years of experience in mental health service, Ms. Williams is a highly sought-after conference keynote and workshop facilitator. Her workshops have been presented to numerous statewide and local agencies, consumer organizations and family member groups. As an advocate on behalf of persons with mental illness, and a Deacon at her church, Ms. Williams diligently develops partnerships between faith-based communities and behavioral health institutions by bridging the gap between theology and mental health.
Ms. Williams was quoted in the best selling book, Option B – Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy, by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Gant.

To contact Deacon Williams please email: lwilliams@mhanj.org