Dr. Pam King will present “Becoming Whole Through Spiritual Health,” at the 21st Annual Marjorie Pay Hinckley Lecture, hosted by Brigham Young University. She will be addressing the vital issue of spiritual well-being amidst contemporary challenges like mental health and social disconnection. Gain valuable insights into spiritual health, wholeness, and thriving in our modern world through this insightful lecture. Go to BYU’s website and get more information.
21st Annual Marjorie Pay Hinckley Lecture
“Becoming Whole Through Spiritual Health”
The mental health crisis and loneliness epidemic have captured this country’s attention. But what about the spiritual health crisis in this time when young people have moved away from formal religion?
Pamela Ebstyne King is applying scientific methodology from the discipline of psychology to determine and study aspects of religion that are helpful for well-being. Her theologically and psychologically informed approach to thriving involves becoming whole with and for others and God.
Come learn how her research can move you and those you serve forward to spiritual health, wholeness, and thriving.
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Join Knox Presbyterian Church for an Evening of Fellowship and Insight at the Northside House. We are excited to invite the local community to an evening of connection and conversation on Wednesday, March 19th, at 6 p.m. at the Northside House. This event is open to people of all ages, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to come together for a meal and meaningful discussion. After dinner, kids and youth will have the chance to participate in their own engaging programming, while adults will be able to listen to Dr. Pam King, our Executive Director at the Thrive Center.
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