Mariners Church to Host 'Practical Hope for the Holidays' Talk in Irvine on Nov 15
Mariners Church in Irvine, Orange County, California, will host a talk titled "Practical Hope for the Holidays" at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, in the chapel of its Irvine campus, where licensed marriage and family therapist Liz Powell will speak on navigating holiday-season stress, anxiety and grief.
Host: Care & Recovery ministry, Mariners Church
Time: Sunday, November 15, 1:00 p.m. (end time not stated on the church website)
Location: Chapel, Mariners Church Irvine (5001 Newport Coast Dr, Irvine, CA 92603)
How to join: Register on the church events page; no fee is stated on the website
Speaker: Liz Powell, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
The church's event page cites a 2021 survey finding that 3 in 5 Americans feel their mental health is negatively impacted by the holidays, a trend that is increasing year over year. The church notes that depression, anxiety and isolation rise during the season, alongside financial strain, complex family dynamics and grief and loss, and that people can be tempted to cope in less-than-healthy ways. Powell will share Gospel-centered, relationally aware ways to navigate the season.
Mariners Church is a large Orange County church headquartered in Irvine, with campuses across the county and weekend services on Saturdays at 4 and 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Its Care & Recovery ministry provides support groups, classes and talks for people facing grief, addiction and life challenges.
Source: Mariners Church
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图：活动官方主视觉，Mariners Church 提供。/ Image: Official event graphic, courtesy of Mariners Church.
