Last week, we told you we were going to focus on the idea of "connection" for the month of February: Connection to self, others, and community. We will continue those thoughts in the weeks ahead, but thought this timely message concerning possible vaccine scams was important for all of us in...
Throughout the month of February, the Be Well, Faith committee would like to share a weekly message based on information shared through the Minnesota Department of Health. The topics for these communications center on “connection as one of the most important things for our mental...
The State of Minnesota is distributing vaccines for COVID-19 using a phased approach that prioritizes immunizing those at highest risk of exposure and highest risk of severe disease and complications if they become infected. (More info on CDC recommendations for vaccination.) Phase 1a - The...
With a bright, shiny new year before us, we thought it might be good to remind/update our Faith community about the work of the Be Well, Faith, committee. The committee works collaboratively with staff and the Faith Council to provide pandemic information and safety...
“Being Well” has so many meanings. The phrase addresses physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional wellness. All of those have been at the forefront of our thoughts these past months, but especially these past few days. Sometimes naming our challenges and fears helps us to face them...
Pictured is Faith member Judy Espinosa. "Got my COVID-19 vaccination today. Excited to protect myself, my family, and my community!" If the word of the year for 2020 was pandemic, an early contender for 2021 will be vaccine. We know that nothing is going to turn around immediately. We know...
From the time our first “Be Well” message was written until now, we have discussed many things to do. We have listed and linked to practices and protocols that will keep us safe in this time of pandemic. We are working hard, being patient, and hanging on for the day when things...
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. It’s been a long haul hasn’t it? And the staggering numbers of illness, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to weigh...
Gratitude and attitude are not challenges; they are choices. (Robert Braathe) We are certainly in a time of challenge. We need to do everything we can to protect others, and ourselves but the numbers continue to grow: positivity rates; illness; hospitalizations; deaths. Hearts are heavy...
“So, what are you waiting for?” That statement can certainly be loaded, can’t it? We’ve heard it asked with impatience and a bit of a tone. We’ve heard it asked with gentle empathy and compassion. It all depends on the circumstances. The staff at Faith is...