WHOLENESS

Jesus is at work in our lives. Taking the broken, disjointed pieces of our story and putting it all back together again. The biblical word is, “shalom.” Shalom gets at the idea of wholeness, harmony, interconnectedness. And the invitation that is constantly before us is to participate in what God is doing in our own lives. 

To pay attention. To notice. To get curious. To take seriously the kindness of God in the company of others. To be responsive to the leading of the Holy Spirit as we are formed more and more into our true selves. This is the path of transformation.

Want to connect with someone about how to pursue wholeness in your story? 

Franklin Sarker is the story coordinator at Nova. Franklin is passionate about creating a safe place for people from all backgrounds to explore and have ownership of their personal story and spiritual journey. If you would like to connect with Franklin, to begin processing your own story and spiritual journey, you can reach him here.

Story Work Resources

“The Place We Find Ourselves” Podcast

The Allender Center Podcast

Chuck DeGroat “Wholeheartedness”

David Benner “The Gift of Becoming Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery”

Mental Health Resources

Need help finding resources? 

Check out this curated list of counseling centers, support groups, and crisis hotlines. 

Other Resources 

Click below for any resources you may need in and around Denver: overnight shelters, day centers, free groceries, food pantries. While we are not able to meet each of these needs, please let us know if you would like help navigating these resources. We will do our best to walk with you and assist you in the process. 

Mental Health First Aid Training

Join us for a one-day training on Saturday, April 13 to be better aware, informed, and equipped to respond to the mental health needs of neighbors, friends, and family members. This is a practical way to care for those around us and strengthen connections in our community. 

Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use issues. Stace Renouf will lead our training. She is a certified mental health first aid instructor. Cost is $10. If you would like to attend and need financial assistance, please email Katie at katie@novadenver.org Space is limited. Register today.

  • Saturday, April 13 from 8:30AM-5:00PM

  • Nova Church, located at 1205 E 8th Ave., on the corner of 8th and Downing. There is a parking lot located directly north of the church building. Additional parking is available along 8th street and Downing street.

  • Stace Renouf will lead our training. She is a certified mental health first aid instructor.

  • Cost is $10. If you would like to attend and need financial assistance, please email Katie at katie@novadenver.org

    We would love to have you there!

  • Yes! Snacks, drinks, and lunch will be provided.

  • This event is co-sponsered by St. Patrick’s Presbyterian, Coram Deo, New Denver Church, Corona Church, and Nova Church. We are communities of faith that believe that God cares about the flourishing of people.

  • Unfortunately, we are not able to provide childcare.

“The hard work of life is not ‘dealing with your pain.’ The hard work of life is allowing yourself to experience comfort and kindness- from others and from yourself.”

— Dan Allender