Walking together, Fostering Hope
Introduction to the Day:
The day will begin with check-in at 9:30 am. The program will begin with our keynote speaker, Dennis Gillan. There will be opportunities for dialogue, learning, and resourcing. The goal of the day is to raise awareness and to provide tools for families, congregations and communities to better address the needs of those of us, and those we know, that suffer with depression or mental illness.
We hope that every community of faith in South Carolina plans to be present to raise awareness, be equipped, and feel empowered to foster hope.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church
3011 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
Keynote Speaker: Dennis Gillan
Dennis Gillan is on a mission to reverse the stigma of getting help for one’s mental health.
Dennis has been deeply touched by suicide and has worked for the suicide prevention hotline and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Dennis lobbies lawmakers for additional funding for suicide prevention and raises funds and awareness to help combat the rise in completed suicides in America.
This is Christ’s Church. There is a place for you here.
We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person–questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God’s work in Christ’s name for the life of the world.
Contact Information
ELCA South Carolina Synod
1003 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone 803-765-0590
Fax 803-252-5558
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