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Resources

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study is a landmark CDC-Kaiser Permanente study that shows many major health and social issues have their roots in childhood trauma and that childhood trauma can have neurological and biological effects that last a lifetime.

Children and Family Resources

Resources for children and family to better help them in life and faith.

Clergy Services

Directory of retreat centers and pastoral counselors to help connect other faith leaders for fun, self-care, and spiritual growth.

Congregational Vitality & Recommended Books

A compiled list of recommended print resources for congregations.

Counseling Services, Faith-Based & Support Groups

Document and website resources for counseling services, faith-based & support groups.

Food and Clothing

Resources and programs in support of food and clothing to our community.

Housing/Shelter

Resources and programs in support of housing/shelter to our community.

Immigrant Services & Information

Resources that could be of help to immigrants in your congregation or those who come to your door for help.

Safety in Houses of Worship

Resources and procedures to help keep your house of worship safe.

Micah's Backpack

The Micah’s Backpack program in Washington County follows a model established in Blacksburg, VA. The program is designed to feed hungry students through a partnership between each elementary school and one or more churches/organizations in its community. Brought to Washington County by Trinity Lutheran Church in 2010, the program now serves more than 1,000 students in 33 schools and involves partnerships with more than 50 churches and organizations.