Julia Matallana Freedman

Sanctuary of Healing

Transforming Churches Into Trauma-Informed Spaces. Sprache: Englisch.
kartoniert , 224 Seiten
ISBN 1640658211
EAN 9781640658219
Veröffentlicht 7. Oktober 2025
Verlag/Hersteller Church Publishing
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Beschreibung

A timely and compassionate resource that equips religious leaders to engage with the reality of trauma within their congregations.

Grounded in both lived experience and theological depth, this guide sheds light on the pervasive impact of sexual, racial, and generational trauma in the U.S., urging faith communities to become intentional spaces of refuge and restoration. Through a powerful call to "hold space," it offers practical tools for pastors and ministry leaders to walk alongside those carrying deep wounds. It reframes the role of the Church--not merely as a place of spiritual guidance, but as a sanctuary where healing and wholeness can take root. With a focus on embodiment, community, and the sacredness of vulnerability, Sanctuary of Healing provides a vital roadmap for transforming congregations into havens of empathy, resilience, and hope.

Portrait

Julia Matallana Freedman is a full-time pastor at a local Episcopal church in the Diocese of Massachusetts. She holds a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School. A first-generation college graduate, Julia is passionate about the intersection of faith and trauma, often preaching on social justice, suffering, and the importance of living out our faith in contemporary society. She lives in Riverside, Rhode Island.