Shalem Mental Health Network

08/20/2025

Tom Jantzi and Anne Martin from Shalem will be presenting a four week series with New Leaf Network on Supporting Mental Wellbeing in Church and Ministry.

Check out the details and how to participate below.

This September, our Learning Centre returns with a timely and important focus: Flourishing on Mission - Supporting Mental Wellbeing in Church and Ministry. Presented in partnership with Shalem Mental Health Network

Are you unsure how to talk about mental health in your Church and Ministry context? When anxiety, depression, or emotional struggles affect your church or team, do you feel prepared to respond with care and confidence? What role does mental wellbeing play in helping your faith community truly flourish?

In this month long Learning Centre series we will discuss the “What?”, “Why?”, and "How?” of understanding and cultivating mental wellbeing in Church and Ministry. We will explore together some practical, proven strategies for supporting mental wellbeing, not just reactively but proactively, to invest in a flourishing community. By the end of this four-part series, you’ll gain a clearer vision of what flourishing mental wellbeing looks like in Church and in Ministry—and walk away with practical tools to help you cultivate it with confidence and care.

You’ll learn from experienced presenters, Tom Jantzi and Anne Martin, on topics such as:

▪️Understanding and defining mental well-being in a Canadian church context (Sept 11)

▪️Practical strategies and tools for supporting mental health (Sept 18)

▪️Building relational wellbeing through circle processes (Sept 25)

▪️Effective decision-making using Fair Process to strengthen community (Oct 2)

📅 Thursdays, Sept 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2
🕐 1:30 PM ET — Online (Sessions recorded for later viewing)

Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, volunteer, or simply someone who cares deeply about the health of your church, this series will help you respond with both care and confidence when mental health challenges arise — and even more importantly, will equip you to cultivate flourishing proactively.

👉 Learn more & register here: https://www.newleafnetwork.ca/events/flourishingonmission

08/15/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the talented artists stepping up to the easel for this year’s Battle of the Brushes! These incredible artists will bring their vision, passion, and skill to life right before your eyes in a live art showdown - all in support of RE-create Art Studio!

Participating Artists include: Alexa Dunham, Lucid Palette, Baśka Szóstak, Corrina DiLella Cameron, David Donkin, PS aka Please Stop, Elena Tags, Guy Parrotta, Jasmyne Smith, Katie Gorrie, Angels Antidote, empty_jug, Phil Irish, Tonya Burke and Art by Tye.

📅 Date: Saturday, Sept 27
📍 Location:
🎟️ Tickets: $32 inc. taxes - use code RECREATE2025 for 15% off

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/battle-of-the-brushes-2

Come cheer them on and watch masterpieces unfold! All art will be auctioned off in support of RE-create!

08/13/2025

Sabbath practices are a sacred git inviting each of us to step away from the marketplace to simply be human, to be ourselves outside of the roles which can demand so much of us, as good as those given roles or callings may be.

May you find practices that allow you to be human.

Read the full article here:
https://shalemnetwork.org/the-power-of-sabbath-rest-considering-the-benefits-of-this-ancient-practice/

08/07/2025

Did you know Shalem offers in person appointments in Barrie?
We've been here for over a year, but now it's on the sign, so it's official!

You can meet with Tom Jantzi at 60 Collier St, it's right next to City Hall in Barrie.

07/31/2025

Celebrating Parents & Caregivers -

Parenting can be beautiful—and incredibly hard. For many, the care is unseen, unsupported and overwhelming in the face of mental health challenges.

07/31/2025

Does your life have balance and care?

If you are curious how to incorporate the practice of Sabbath and rest, you can read more here:
https://shalemnetwork.org/the-power-of-sabbath-rest-considering-the-benefits-of-this-ancient-practice/

07/26/2025

This resource offers good suggestions on achieving whole-person rest; it goes beyond healthy sleep habits! Read on!

Learn about the 7 different types of rest. Learn how to be fully rested, and how the right kind of rest affects your productivity.

07/22/2025

Are you wondering about where to start when incorporating rest and sabbath practices?

Remember that Sabbath involves both stopping and delighting. Choose practices that give you a renewed sense of life. That is different for each person.

Read our full article here:
https://shalemnetwork.org/the-power-of-sabbath-rest-considering-the-benefits-of-this-ancient-practice/

07/21/2025

🏃🏼 We'll be at Runner's Den Sunset Series race this Thursday at Princess Point handing out popsicles.

Come walk, run or cheer and say hi! 👋 👋 👋

https://runnersden.com/pages/summer-sunset-series

07/17/2025

As we focus our Mental Health Matters on Sabbath and rest, we recommend this book by Dr. Hillary McBride, "Practices for Embodied Living".

You can read our full article, with suggestions on how to incorporate Sabbath practices here:

https://shalemnetwork.org/the-power-of-sabbath-rest-considering-the-benefits-of-this-ancient-practice/

07/10/2025

Over the summer in Mental Health Matters, we are talking about rest. Read more to hear about how to start an intentional time of rest and incorporating these practices into your life.

https://shalemnetwork.org/the-power-of-sabbath-rest-considering-the-benefits-of-this-ancient-practice/