Welcome to Life of Joy Foundation's  New "Faith & Mental Health" Support Group

1st & 3rd Fridays of the month from 6:30-8PM
Host Venue: Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church

This new peer support group is for adults (both men and women), and centers all around the (often challenging) intersections of faith and mental health.  Wherever you are in your faith, whatever spirituality means to you, whether you're personally struggling with a mental health challenge or navigating how to support someone else, this group will offer a safe, no judgement zone to process things through the lens of faith, while also building wellness of mind, body and spirit.

Interested to check things out? Come join us!
Register through our official group sign up form to attend this meeting OR a future one.

Our first few sessions will largely serve as a meet & greet: a chance for us to come together, get to know each other, to hear what us leaders have in mind so far, and to get a feel for what might best serve the group starting out.  

 Welcome to Life of Joy Foundation's  New "Faith & Mental Health" Support Group

1st & 3rd Fridays of the month from 6:30-8PM
Host Venue: Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church

This new peer support group is for adults (both men and women), and centers all around the (often challenging) intersections of faith and mental health.  Wherever you are in your faith, whatever spirituality means to you, whether you're personally struggling with a mental health challenge or navigating how to support someone else, this group will offer a safe, no judgement zone to process things through the lens of faith, while also building wellness of mind, body and spirit.

Interested to check things out? Come join us!
Register through our official group sign up form to attend this meeting OR a future one.

Our first few sessions will largely serve as a meet & greet: a chance for us to come together, get to know each other, to hear what us leaders have in mind so far, and to get a feel for what might best serve the group starting out.  

 Welcome to Life of Joy Foundation's  New "Faith & Mental Health" Support Group

1st & 3rd Fridays of the month from 6:30-8PM
Host Venue: Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church

This new peer support group is for adults (both men and women), and centers all around the (often challenging) intersections of faith and mental health.  Wherever you are in your faith, whatever spirituality means to you, whether you're personally struggling with a mental health challenge or navigating how to support someone else, this group will offer a safe, no judgement zone to process things through the lens of faith, while also building wellness of mind, body and spirit.

Interested to check things out? Come join us!
Register through our official group sign up form to attend this meeting OR a future one.

Our first few sessions will largely serve as a meet & greet: a chance for us to come together, get to know each other, to hear what us leaders have in mind so far, and to get a feel for what might best serve the group starting out.  

 Welcome to Life of Joy Foundation's  New "Faith & Mental Health" Support Group

1st & 3rd Fridays of the month from 6:30-8PM
Host Venue: Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church

This new peer support group is for adults (both men and women), and centers all around the (often challenging) intersections of faith and mental health.  Wherever you are in your faith, whatever spirituality means to you, whether you're personally struggling with a mental health challenge or navigating how to support someone else, this group will offer a safe, no judgement zone to process things through the lens of faith, while also building wellness of mind, body and spirit.

Interested to check things out? Come join us!
Register through our official group sign up form to attend this meeting OR a future one.

Our first few sessions will largely serve as a meet & greet: a chance for us to come together, get to know each other, to hear what us leaders have in mind so far, and to get a feel for what might best serve the group starting out.  

 Welcome to Life of Joy Foundation's  New "Faith & Mental Health" Support Group

1st & 3rd Fridays of the month from 6:30-8PM
Host Venue: Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church

This new peer support group is for adults (both men and women), and centers all around the (often challenging) intersections of faith and mental health.  Wherever you are in your faith, whatever spirituality means to you, whether you're personally struggling with a mental health challenge or navigating how to support someone else, this group will offer a safe, no judgement zone to process things through the lens of faith, while also building wellness of mind, body and spirit.

Interested to check things out? Come join us!
Register through our official group sign up form to attend this meeting OR a future one.

Our first few sessions will largely serve as a meet & greet: a chance for us to come together, get to know each other, to hear what us leaders have in mind so far, and to get a feel for what might best serve the group starting out.  

 Welcome to Life of Joy Foundation's  New "Faith & Mental Health" Support Group

1st & 3rd Fridays of the month from 6:30-8PM
Host Venue: Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church

This new peer support group is for adults (both men and women), and centers all around the (often challenging) intersections of faith and mental health.  Wherever you are in your faith, whatever spirituality means to you, whether you're personally struggling with a mental health challenge or navigating how to support someone else, this group will offer a safe, no judgement zone to process things through the lens of faith, while also building wellness of mind, body and spirit.

Interested to check things out? Come join us!
Register through our official group sign up form to attend this meeting OR a future one.

Our first few sessions will largely serve as a meet & greet: a chance for us to come together, get to know each other, to hear what us leaders have in mind so far, and to get a feel for what might best serve the group starting out.  

16th Annual Yoga for a Cause

Benefit Event for Life of Joy Foundation

Wednesday 12/27/2023
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Yoga Nidra with Gentle Stretch
$20 donation goes to Life of Joy

For the past 16 Years, Crofton Yoga’s teachers have offered their time to teach for a cause that is near and dear to their hearts. Last year, over $1000 was raised for the selected charities - LOJ being one of them! Many thanks to Crofton Yoga for selecting us once again this year!

Come for a mid-week re-set between the holiday bustle, and join us for a Yoga Nidra with Gentle Stretch: a timeless practice that can help participants rest, relax, and renew. This class focuses on gentle warm-ups, stretches, and restorative postures followed by a guided Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) meditation. This class is ideal for individuals with range of motion or mobility limitations or for those looking to recover from stress and renew the nervous system. NO yoga or meditation experience is needed.

Making Space: for Survivors of Suicide & Addiction Loss

Wednesday, December 13th from 7-8:30PM ET on Zoom 

No matter how long it's been, losing someone to suicide or addictions typically entails an ultra complicated grieving process -- that often intensifies this time of year.  If you're a survivor or supporter of one bearing such a loss, Life of Joy Foundation (LOJ) invites you to join us for this special Making Space support forum to gain space, tools, and community while navigating suicide & addiction loss through the holidays -- and beyond.  This gathering will serve as a prelude to an ongoing community group in the works for those seeking continual support.

Facilitated by Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and LOJ Board Member, Lauren Jenkins -- along with fellow survivor and LOJ Founder, Joy Cortina.  

Register below for Zoom access.

Round up some friends or fam, and join us for an abridged (45 minute-ish) virtual edition of our 3rd Annual Songs of Hope!

The feedback from our in-person event (held 11/11) has been stellar -- that it's too good not to share, that many wished they could have made it, that MORE need the message! So while it won't be adorned with all the live extras -- we can still sprinkle the hope around and share in a portion together.

It'll be a last hurrah for our Songs of Hope Campaign, but it's FREE access - optional donation only.

There are two options to engage...

VIRTUAL:

Online at 7:30PM ET

REGISTER with a ticket for details on how to join!

IN-PERSON:

For any Anne Arundel County locals who can make it: Join us for an IN-PERSON holiday social and viewing party at Severna Park EP Church from 6:30-9PM.

RSVP HERE by 12/10 for details and head count!

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Visit LOJSongsofHope.com for more details about our Songs of Hope signature event!

Monthly Open Prayer Circle

2nd Saturdays of the month, starting 12/9/23
8-9 AM ET on Zoom

We can’t always pray things away.  So what can prayer do?  Can it really help with our life challenges and our mental health?  

Our LOJ Prayer Team invites you to release and receive, to cast all your cares — and help you find peace, faith and sustainable joy in the midst of your struggles.  To shower you with support, love, a non-judgmental ear, and purposeful prayer around your needs.  

Join us monthly, or as you can -- come receive and share in prayer with others for mental, emotional, spiritual and physical needs. To submit any requests in the meantime, visit our Prayer Support page.

Register below to receive ZOOM access and calendar reminders.

COLLEGE / YOUNG ADULT Support GROUP

1st Thursdays of the month
*TIME CHANGE for Dec 7th: 7-8 PM (not 6-7pm)

While not group therapy, this free support group is a safe space for young adults ages 18-24 to engage in "real talk" yet healthy dialogue around mental health and life's challenges. Coping techniques and support tools for wellness of mind, body, and spirit will be explored over time as well.

Facilitated by Licensed Psychotherapist Sal Schittino of CER Counseling.

Register below to receive Zoom access and calendar reminders.

Join on Thursday, December 7th for Networking In Annapolis’ annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive! MUST bring a NEW UNWRAPPED TOY (or two) to attend. Plus Ones are welcomed.
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This year, toys will go to Annapolis City Communities. No toys will leave Annapolis! We will help hundreds of families this year. Let's go!
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Featuring:
360 Photo Booths
Music and Door Prizes
50/50 Raffle for the Life of Joy Foundation
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Presented by John & Michelle Maggio of Hawk Marketing Services

Faith & Mental Health Support Group

1st & 3rd Fridays of the month from 6:30-8PM
Host Venue: Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Recently launched in November 2023, this new peer support group for adult men and women centers all around the (often challenging) intersections of faith and mental health.   Wherever you are in your faith, whatever spirituality means to you, whether you're personally struggling with a mental health challenge or navigating how to support someone else, this group will offer a safe, no judgement zone to process things through the lens of faith, while also building wellness of mind, body and spirit.

Interested to check things out? Come join us!
Register through our official group sign up form to attend this meeting OR a future one.

Our first few sessions will largely serve as a meet & greet: a chance for us to come together, get to know each other, to hear what us leaders have in mind so far, and to get a feel for what might best serve the group starting out.  

LOJ will be spreading awareness at the Linthicum Community Fair. Stop by and see us at our table from 10am-3pm!

An event by Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church

LOJ Band will be joining musicians from SPEP and several churches for a night of music, laughter and food! Free event, come join us! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

Life of Joy Band is on at 4:45pm!

A LOJ BENFIT EVENT!

Discover the art of crafting delectable sushi rolls while supporting LOJ’s efforts for holistic mental health & suicide prevention!

Come out to learn various types of fresh sushi ingredients, presentation, culture, history and all the steps to create sushi. You will also learn how to make different types of sushi ( Nigiri-sushi/hand formed sushi, Hosomaki/thin roll, Uramaki/inside-out roll and Temaki/hand roll )

• Eat your own delicious and artful sushi made by you

• Enjoy a Japanese appetizer, homemade miso soup and dessert

• Receive all of the recipes after a fun night!

Limited to 24 tickets!

Cost $100 includes 20% service fee and $10 towards Life of Joy Foundation

Many thanks to the The Bonk Team of Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland for this opportunity!

LOJ is proud to be a part of this year’s 11th Annual Recovery Walk with Recovery Anne Arundel.

Resource Tables Open at 11am. Come by and see us!

The walk will start and end at People’s Park at the corner of Calvert and Clay Streets. Come on out and lets show that recovery IS possible for: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community!

This year walk participants are invited to contribute to a canned food drive for Recovery Anne Arundel’s Mobilize Recovery Day of Service! Food will go to local food pantries in Annapolis.

Rain date is scheduled for September 24th.

A LOJ Benefit Event!

Join us for a day of fashion, fun, and philanthropy at this year’s Bohemian Black Festival !

September 16th & 17th
Earleigh Heights Fire Station

This festival will bring the best in lifestyle, fashion, hair, styling, music, and food to you all in one place while celebrating community and honoring #suicidepreventionmonth.

We will be there with a resource table and raffles from 2-8pm on Saturday, with a percentage of all event ticket sales benefiting Life of Joy! Get your tickets today!

Many thanks to House of Design & Co. for this opportunity.

Time

• Saturday, September 16, 2023- 2:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.

• Sunday, September 17, 2023- 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.

The Bohemian Black Festival is a one-of-a-kind fashion show that showcases the latest in stylish and edgy designs. We take pride in the diversity of our collection, to fit the everyday woman or man.  The Bohemian Black Festival is the perfect place to find the trendiest and most cutting-edge designs. So come join us and explore a world of fashion you've never seen before!

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and Bohemian Black has partnered with the non-profits The Life of Joy Foundation which focuses on holistic approaches to mental health, and Praise by the Waves, which promotes life-changing empowerment forums in mental, physical, economic, and spiritual health around the world. A percentage of all ticket sales will go towards their missions to nurture mental wellness and prevent suicide.