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Spiritual Well-being in Black Culture
Seth Mitchell, Lifestyle and Culture Journalist During this time of COVID-19 pandemic, many in the black and brown communities experience a sense of safety and security by staying connected with their spiritual well-being. Spiritual wellness is understanding your own worth and having a sense of purpose and by being a part of life with values and goals. Many in the black and brown community center their well-being around their spiritual wellness. “People in spiritual distress often no longer believe the world is a safe place. They might lose hope and have a difficult time finding meaning and purpose in what’s happening to them” according to Eric Hall, president and CEO of Health Care Chaplaincy Network Inc. Although, many in the black and brown community in West Memphis, Arkansas have lost relatives and jobs, some struggle with hunger and others faced COVID-19; yet many gathered with their friends and families sharing overcoming testimonies with conviction having religious services. Men with suits and fancy ties, women with pretty dresses and hats, children with their Sunday’s Best clothes attend religious services weekly during the pandemic. Local ministries follow the federal CDC guidelines such as wearing mask, temperature checks, 6 feet social distancing, and encouraging vaccinations to name a few. 15th Street Church, local ministry in West Memphis, Arkansas, request their members to register before attending services and make accommodation for those that cannot attend in-person due to COVID-19 restrictions. “Our ministry gives our members an option to attend in person or virtually. Either way we can stay connected to our church family,” states Willie Morris, a local minister at !5th Street Church. United Fellowship M.B. Church pastor teach life principles, pray and sing gospel music to keep his followers encourage and inspired during this time of pandemic. Spiritual wellness is essential during this pandemic. The local black and brown spiritual community in West Memphis is consistent at encouraging many in this time to stay centered in their spiritual well-being.
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AuthorHello my name Seth Mitchell. I am a vibrant and energetic personality. I'm a native of Arkansas and now reside in Missouri. I am a Life and Culture journalist covering stories that are meaningful and entertaining to the people of color (Black and Brown communities) and minorities in Northeast Arkansas. Archives
February 2022
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