Debbie Ringen supports the Conference vision to make God’s love and justice real through wellness ministry at the Conference and local church level. In addition to providing resources, educational workshops, blogs and networking opportunities, she is available to speak with churches about health and wellness programs to support healthy individuals, congregations and communities. Resources on various health related topics can be found on the SNEUCC Health Ministry webpage. Contact her for:

• Questions related to health and wellness
• Information and resources to begin or grow health and wellness ministry programs
• Learn more about Faith Community Nursing

“Health is harmony with oneself, others, the environment and God. Our faith is part of what makes us whole, so we must care for the whole person - mind, body and spirit through the journey of life.”

Published Articles

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11/28/2023 - It’s OK Not to be Filled with Joy

10/24/2023 - Mental Health Awareness: Sharing Lived Experience

9/22/2023 - Ready, Set, Go: It’s Time for Flu, RSV and updated Covid Shots!

7/6/2023 - Summertime: Prevent the Bite

4/25/2023 - Mental Health Month: Personal to Communal

1/25/2023 - Covid in Winter 2023

12/7/2022 - Holiday Survival Guide

10/24/2022 - Three Respiratory Viruses to Consider This Season

9/28/2022 - The Role of the Faith Community: Preventing Drug Overdose and Death

8/23/2022 - SNEUCC will Become a W.I.S.E. Conference

7/21/2022 - What You Need to Know about Covid-19 and Monkeypox

7/20/2022 - New Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988

6/28/2022 - PRIDE & Mental Health

5/25/2022 - Public Health Issues in the News: What Can Churches Do?

4/27/2022 - Mental Health: You Can Make a Difference

4/27/2022 - Understanding Stress and Trauma in Self and Church Community

4/25/2022 - Covid, Covid, Covid!

4/7/2022 - Listening for the Grace of the Breath of God

3/2/2022 - Pandemic Progress, Persistence and Patience

12/29/2021 - Happy New Year 2022: Hope Despite the Omicron Surge

12/15/2021 - Prevent Illness This Winter: COVID and the FLU

12/15/2021 - When Someone in Worship Tests Positive for COVID-19

11/23/2021 - Stay Safe This Thanksgiving!

11/17/2021 - November Covid Update for Churches: Singing!

11/9/2021 - Health Equity is Social Justice

10/5/2021 - Be a Lighthouse in the Storm: Mental Health Week

9/29/2021 - Get Vaccinated So You Don’t Have to Ask: Is it the Flu or is it COVID-19?

9/21/2021 - September Covid Updates for Churches

9/8/2021 - Patience Increases Well-Being

8/31/2021 - September is Suicide Awareness Month: Be Aware, Show You Care

8/17/2021 - Covid Guidance for Church Offices

8/5/2021 - Resources for Coping During the Lingering Pandemic

7/13/2021 - The Transformational Work of God

7/6/2021 - God’s Creation: The Joys and Concerns of Summer

5/26/2021 - What is the Bottom Line for Coronavirus Safety?

5/10/2021 - Should We Gather or Not?

4/29/2021 - Faith and Mental Illness: Mental Health Sunday, May 16, 2021

4/16/2021 - Supporting Programs for Equitable Vaccine Distribution

3/31/2021 - Compassion: A Response to Racial Injustice and Health Disparity

3/17/2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination: The Inside Story of a Nurse Vaccinator

2/12/2021 - Ash Wednesday During the Pandemic

1/12/2021 - COVID-19 2021: Prolonged Uncertainty

12/22/2020 - Substance Abuse Addiction: Help is Available

12/16/2020 - COVID -19: Clergy Are Trusted Community Messengers

12/15/2020 - Joy and Grief this Christmas

12/9/2020 - Longest Night Liturgy Available

12/2/2020 - The COVID Pandemic and Opioid-Related Mortality: The Church Can Help

11/18/2020 - A Thanksgiving Prayer for Those Who Are Weary

11/18/2020 - Hold onto Hope

11/4/2020 - Dying With Dignity Legislation Update

11/4/2020 - Thanksgiving During a Pandemic

10/26/2020 - Congregations Can Support Mental Health

9/23/2020 - When Clergy Face Depression We Can ALL Help

9/2/2020 - Masks Are More Important Than Ever: Slow the Spread

9/1/2020 - Pilgrimage Through the Pandemic

9/1/2020 - Use Your Voice to Promote Flu Vaccination this Season

8/31/2020 - When the Pastor is the Caregiver at Work and at Home

7/23/2020 - Care for One Another- Immunize!

7/13/2020 - '3 Good Things' Webinar First in Resilience Series

7/9/2020 - The Conversation Continues: Update on Death with Dignity Legislation (MA)

6/29/2020 - Series Supports Resilience, Well Being

6/17/2020 - It’s Hurricane Season: “Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit.” - Luke 12:35

5/22/2020 - Tips for Pastoral/Spiritual Care in Nursing Homes During Quarantine

5/13/2020 - Bottom Line: Maintain Your Health - Mind, Body, and Spirit

5/13/2020 - Pediatric Healthcare During the COVID 19 Pandemic

4/24/2020 - What do Worry Time and a Good Meltdown Have to Do with Well-Being?

4/17/2020 - Domestic Violence: What You Need to Know

4/17/2020 - Mental Health and Suicide Awareness and Resources

4/8/2020 - How to Care for Someone who is Sick with COVID-19

4/3/2020 - Wear Face Coverings, Not Masks, in Public

3/25/2020 - Loving our Neighbor as Ourselves During a Pandemic: Stop Stigma

3/18/2020 - Self-Care for Clergy: Prevent Burnout

3/10/2020 - Stress and Coronavirus

2/26/2020 - Death With Dignity Act (MA)

2/12/2020 - Faith, Common Sense and Reducing Panic

1/28/2020 - Our Faith and Heart Health