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SUMMARY:An Evening with N.T. Wright
DESCRIPTION:World-renowned theologian and author to discuss some of life’s
  most important questions\,  drawing from his decades of scholarship and m
 inistry   \n   \nSt. Andrew Methodist Church is proud to announce that wor
 ld-renowned theologian and author N.T. Wright will return to St. Andrew as
  part of the Dr. Scott L. Engle Lecture Series on Wednesday\, November 4\,
  from 6:30 to 8 p.m. \, in the sanctuary at 5801 W. Plano Parkway in Plano
 \, Texas. Wright will speak on practical hope found in the Christian faith
 \, followed by a Q&A moderated by St. Andrew Senior Pastor Arthur Jones. T
 ogether\, they'll explore some of life's most important questions in an ev
 ening that takes both faith and doubt seriously. \n“St. Andrew is thrilled
  to share this opportunity with the wider community\,” said Rev. Arthur Jo
 nes\, senior pastor of St. Andrew. “We all carry questions about God\, fai
 th\, and the world around us. We all carry fear and worries\; this night w
 e will explore the hope that we have in Christ and ask the question: What
  is Christian hope really about\, and how can I connect this hope to my ev
 eryday life?” \nProfessor Wright is a distinguished New Testament theologi
 an\, ordained Anglican Bishop\, professor at the University of Oxford\, an
 d the author of more than 85 books. Known for his accessible and faithful
  explanations of the Christian message\, Wright served as the Bishop of Du
 rham from 2003 to 2010\, one of the most senior positions in the Church of
  England. His unique combination of scholarly excellence\, pastoral wisdom
 \, and theological creativity has secured his legacy in 21 st -century Chr
 istianity. Through his prolific writing and teaching\, Wright invites beli
 evers into a renewed vision of the Kingdom of God – one that is ancient ye
 t urgent\, cosmic yet deeply personal. \nIn addition to his academic work\
 , Wright – also known as Tom Wright – is widely celebrated for his writing
  for general audiences. His books\, which bridge the gap between academia
  and the church\, have inspired countless readers to think deeply about th
 e implications of Christian faith in everyday life. \nTickets are availabl
 e for $30 at www.standrewmethodist.org/calendar . https://standrewmethodis
 t.org/events/event-details/?id=267158  \n# # # \n St. Andrew Methodist Chu
 rch \, founded in 1986\, is an independent Methodist congregation in Plano
 \, Texas\, with more than 8\,000 members. St. Andrew is committed to faith
  that is real\, practical\, and life-changing\, while offering opportuniti
 es for traditional and contemporary worship\, discipleship\, and service l
 ocally\, regionally\, and globally. The church is home to Invite Ministrie
 s\, its publishing house\, and Beacon of Light\, a mental health ministry.
  St. Andrew is a community of people seeking to live more like Jesus every
  day and to learn in deeper ways what it means to follow His teachings\, l
 ive in community\, and serve the world.  5801 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, T
 X 75093\,  www.standrewmethodist.org \,  (972) 380-8001\nSt. Andrew Method
 ist Church\n5801 W. Plano Parkway\nPlano\, TX 75093 United States\n
LOCATION:5801 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX 75093
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SUMMARY:Beacon of Light Mental Health Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Beacon of Light Mental Health Conference 2026 \n Uniting Faith
  and Science to Strengthen Mental Health and Recovery \n   \n WHAT:   Beac
 on of Light Mental Health Ministry will host its 2026 Beacon of Light Ment
 al Health Conference in partnership with the DFW Spiritual Care Network \,
  bringing together faith leaders\, mental health and addiction professiona
 ls\, civic leaders and community members for a day of education\, connecti
 on and practical resources. \nUnder the theme “Uniting Faith and Science t
 o Strengthen Mental Health Ministry\,” the conference will explore some of
  the most pressing mental health challenges affecting individuals\, famili
 es\, churches and communities across North Texas. Topics include mental we
 llness\, trauma\, suicide prevention\, overdose awareness\, substance use
  and relationships\, with an emphasis on strengthening connections among m
 ental health care\, faith communities and community-based resources. \nMor
 e than 20 resource tables will feature nonprofit organizations\, treatment
  centers\, counselors\, hospitals\, and other community programs. These co
 nnections can help individuals\, families\, churches\, and professionals b
 etter understand the treatment and support resources available in our area
 . \n WHO: The conference is designed for anyone who wants to better unders
 tand mental health challenges and become more prepared to respond – whethe
 r as a faith leader\, mental health professional\, community leader\, or c
 oncerned family or community member. \nSpeakers include experienced profes
 sionals and subject matter experts: Rev. Allyson Johnson \, St. Andrew Met
 hodist Church(Keynote Speaker – “The False Divide: A Sacred Bridge Between
  Mental Health and Faith”) \; Garrett Woods\, PhD\; Sandi Morse\, LCSW-S\;
  Bryna Talamantez\, LMFT\; Theresa Little\, The Family Place\; Shirley Wed
 dle (survivor of suicide loss)\; Brittany Tinsley (author\, Stories Our Sc
 ars Tell ) as well as educational sessions addressing some of the top ment
 al health issues affecting our community. Continuing Education Credits (4)
  will also be available for qualifying professionals. \n WHY: People often
  turn to someone they trust before they seek professional help. This confe
 rence prepares churches and faith leaders  as well as community members fo
 r those conversations\, providing knowledge on how to respond and connecti
 ons for appropriate care. \n WHEN:  Thursday\, November 5\, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m
 . \n WHERE: St. Andrew Methodist Church\, 5801 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\,
  Texas \n COST: Individual tickets range from $20 (general attendee) to $5
 0 (Professionals\, 4 CE credits provided).Breakfast and lunch are included
 . \n Registration required :  spiritualcarenet.org/event-details/beacon-of
 -light-plano-2026 \nEvent information (full schedule): Beacon of Light Men
 tal Health Conference 2026 \nConference is sponsored by the North Texas Be
 havioral Health Authority (NTBHA). \n# # # \n ABOUT Beacon of Light – Beac
 on of Light Mental Health Ministry is an independent nonprofit that equips
  churches to respond to mental health challenges with compassion\, confide
 nce and appropriate care. Through Christ-centered\, clinically informed tr
 aining\, practical resources and church partnerships\, Beacon of Light hel
 ps pastors\, staff and lay leaders recognize needs\, support individuals a
 nd families\, and connect people with professional help when needed. Learn
  more at beaconoflightmh.org.  \n ABOUT DFW Spiritual Care Network - the m
 ission of the Spiritual Care Network is to bridge the gap between mental h
 ealth providers\, addiction professionals\, and the faith community throug
 h collaboration and education. They host monthly networking meetings in Co
 llin County\, Dallas\, and Fort Worth. Learn more at spiritualcarenet.org.
 \nSt. Andrew Methodist Church\n5801 W. Plano Parkway\nPlano\, TX 75093 Uni
 ted States\n
LOCATION:5801 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX 75093
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