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Church Mental Health Summit
March 19 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm EDT
$20
About the Event:
This March, Zion Church in Clarion will host the 3rd Annual Church Mental Health Summit!
This one-day summit is intended to equip pastors, church leaders, and church volunteers with practical tools and next steps for supporting individuals and families facing mental health challenges. The event also welcomes clinicians, counselors, human service providers, and community agencies who want to build stronger partnerships with churches in the region.
The summit will include keynote sessions, guided table discussions, panel Q&A, and opportunities to connect and network. An exhibit space will also be available for organizations that provide mental health-related resources and services. The theme for 2026 is “Stronger Together: Bridging Church and Community for Mental Health Support.”
This year marks a significant expansion of the event’s reach: what began as a Clarion County-focused summit is now the Church Mental Health Summit – PennWest, designed to strengthen collaboration across Western Pennsylvania.
“Church leaders are often the first people someone turns to when they’re struggling,” said Pastor Trent Kirkland, lead pastor of Zion Church and one of the event organizers. “Most pastors want to help, but many feel stuck—unsure of what to say, what to do next, or how to connect someone with the right support. Our goal is to bring churches and community providers into the same room, learn together, and build relationships that help people get the care they need.”
Who’s Invited:
Pastors, church leaders, and church volunteers. The event also welcomes clinicians, counselors, human service providers, and community agencies who want to build stronger partnerships with churches in the region.
Date/Time:
Thursday, March 19, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (Welcome at 9:00 a.m.)
Location:
Zion Church
Address: 114 Zion Road, Clarion, PA 16214
Speakers:
- David Eckert, Senior Director of Intersect
- Laura Howe, Founder of Hope Made Strong
- Trent Kirkland, Senior Pastor at Zion Church
Cost:
$20 per person (lunch included)
