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Well-Being Wednesdays

Well-Being Wednesdays offer a unique opportunity to renew your mind and spirit as you engage a topic from multiple perspectives. This offering is available in a convenient, partial-day, virtual format. Well-Being Wednesdays are offered four times each year in addition to the annual in-person Well-Being Retreat. 

Well-Being Respite
"Having just finished the [Well-Being Wednesday], I can see how important it is for me to do this regularly. Normally, I am caring for the church, my family, and my community. This gives me an opportunity to care for me." 

"I am thankful for … the framing of the workshop in worship and prayer from start to finish, creating a safe and loving atmosphere for learning."

— Well-Being Wednesday attendees

Well-Being Wednesdays allow you to step away from your daily routine and engage meaningfully with colleagues in life, work, or ministry.

Available at no cost to all members of the Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), their spouses, and surviving spouses, Well-Being Wednesdays offer a virtual space to pause, learn, reframe, and connect. Each offering focuses on a different dimension of wholeness — financial, spiritual, vocational, and health — and how the current landscape shapes our understanding and application of it.

Each Well-Being Wednesday comprises the following:

  • centering prayer
  • an engaging workshop
  • a panel discussion
  • break-out conversation with other participants
  • a charge and blessing as you return to the rhythm of your day

Participants who attend the live event are awarded 40 Call to Health points following the program.

Mind Matters: Choosing the Support that Fits You

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (VIRTUAL)
1-3:30 p.m. ET
Registration launches April 20, 2026.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize that we need different types of support during different seasons in our lives. You are invited to join us for this virtual program as we will delve into the differences between coaching and therapy, how to choose the right support for your needs, and ways to overcome stigma around seeking help.

Through expert insights and open conversation, we will explore:

  • what coaching and therapy each offer
  • when and why to seek one type of support over the other
  • finding a professional who’s a good fit for you
  • the value of spiritual direction and pastoral care
  • overcoming stigma around seeking help
  • available Board of Pensions resources, such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by Spring Health and additional Lifelong Learning programs

Upcoming Well-Being Wednesdays

Registration for each Well-Being Wednesday opens a few weeks before the event. Titles, descriptions, and speaker information will be added as they are confirmed.

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 (VIRTUAL)
1-3:30 p.m. ET
Registration launches Sept. 16, 2026.

Access recordings

Members and employers can access Board of Pensions e-learning content, including recordings of past Well-Being Wednesdays, through the Lifelong Learning site. View instructions on how to log in to your e-learning account or create an account if you don’t already have one.

Questions?

Email the Education team if you have questions about Well-Being Wednesdays. You will typically receive a response within 48 hours.

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