To see more information about Living Compass, please visit their website: www.livingcompass.org.
​

By attending this conference, participants will have access to all the materials produced by Living Compass as well as connect with a network of churches and faith organizations using the materials in different ways.

Here are just a few examples of how churches across the country are using the different wellness programs Living Compass has to offer. How could you help promote wellness in your unique setting?

Adult, Parent and Teen Wellness Circles are Being Used in the Following Formats:

• Six-week sessions during Lent.
• Sunday Morning or mid-week gatherings.
• Men’s groups.
• Parents of teens gather with discussion materials while their children are in youth group.
• Wellness Circles meeting in homes.
• As offerings to the surrounding neighborhood and community.
• As a bridge to local schools or other non-profits.
• Used for niche groups as the need arises: newly retired, young adults, new parents, as a  support for stressed teens, recently divorced, grief group, parents of teens, new to parish, etc.
• Vestry leadership enhancement for Vestry meetings.
• In prison ministries, for guests at feeding ministries, for foster care parents, others in need.

The Teen Compass Faith & Wellness Curriculum:

• Sunday school program for a school year.
• High School Youth Groups.
• Youth programs at a camp.
• Teen Wellness Notebook given as confirmation or graduation gift.

Weekly Words of Wellness:

• Personal growth and reflection.
• Attachment sent with Parish newsletters.
• Bulletin inserts.
• Adult Education discussion starters.
• Shared on social media.

Seasonal Resources—Daily Devotional Booklets:

•  Lenten & Advent groups or for individual study.
• Daily discussions on a Facebook page for church members.

Topical Wellness Classes, Small Groups, and Retreats:

• Mindful Eating.
• Aging Well.
• Enhancing Your Well-Being With A Spiritual Practice.
• Living Well in the Midst of Grief & Loss.
• Building Healthy Relationships.
• Forgiveness.
• Emotional Wellness.
• Wellness for Parents.