You are not your illness. You have an individual story to tell. You have a name, a history, a personality. Staying yourself is part of the battle.
~ J ulian Seifter

Depression and other mental health labels do not have to define a person. The stigma of mental illness often keeps people from seeking help and isolated .
We're each complex and unique human beings. When we see beyond a perspective that would limit a person's story to their illness ,
we see the whole person.

It is not the label that is important, it's the human being.

What is your story?
Are there things in your life that can define you from a single perspective?
JOIN US THIS SUNDAY!
February 2, 2020
Learning to Fly
Michelle McKenzie-Creech, Credentialed Religious Educator

Depression and anxiety affect people of every age, economic situation, and race. The stigma of mental illness can cause people to feel ashamed, therefore preventing them from getting the help they need and seeking support. We’ll challenge those stigmas and explore resilience as we weather life’s storms.

Music by Thomas Cannizzaro, Dan Chernosky, Eva Merhi,
and Louise Chernosky.
Hey UUCMC, our kids want to know
“How do you UU?”

Each week our children and youth begin their groups by reflecting on how they “UU'd” since they last met. Yep, we’ve turned UU into a verb! During the month of February, we’ll be asking you to join us in intentional reflection and practice of Unitarian Universalism. It’s also National Kindness Month!
Chalice with handprints