Our next VIC general meeting is:
Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Location:
Iglesia Adventisa del Septimo Día de Alexandria
2812 Franklin Street
Alexandria VA 22306
Program:
"Care for the Activist Heart: Dealing with Stress in Troubled Times"
with Kelly Johnson, MSW, PCC
Does the world feel a little heavier than usual lately? As folks on the front line of social justice work in our community, it is more important than ever to pay attention to caring for our hearts and minds during these challenging times.
Join us for a discussion of the following:
How do our body, mind and heart process and deal with stress? How do we balance both the joy and the heartache of our world? What are some practical strategies for staying grounded, healthy, and balanced so
that we can bring our best to the work we do?
Our Speaker:
Kelly Johnson is a counselor, speaker, author, retreat leader, and leadership coach who is passionate about helping people build lives of deeper courage, compassion and connection through inspirational teaching and powerful one-on-one and group coaching. Her training includes a BA in Psychology, a Masters in Social Work (MSW,) and certification by the International Coaches Federation (ICF) at the PCC level. She is the author of the 40-day Christian devotional Being Brave and often speaks and leads retreats in faith communities. In addition to her work as a coach, she is committed to issues of social justice. She served for 15 years at The Lamb Center, a day shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Fairfax City, including several years as the Chair of the Board of Directors. She now serves as the Alexandria Local Group Lead for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.
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Ventures in Community (VIC) gathers faith communities and non-profit organizations in southeast Fairfax County to advocate for and serve those in need. We meet monthly from September to June on the first Wednesday of each month (except September) for a speaker, discussion, and light lunch. Everyone is welcome - please invite anyone in your faith community or networks who might be interested!
Please bring your flyers and community announcements to share.
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Ventures in Community (VIC) is an organization of faith communities and other nonprofits serving southeast Fairfax County. Monthly meetings are generally the first Wednesday of most months at 11.30 am; location varies.
Website for more info: www.VenturesInCommunity.org
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