Departing with Dignity: A Faith-Rooted Approach to End-of-Life Care, Grief, and Congregational Wellness

Event Title:
Departing with Dignity: A Faith-Rooted Approach to End-of-Life Care, Grief, and Congregational Wellness

Presenter:
Darthula Young, Founder & CEO of Rooted in Dignity

Event:
29th Biennial Session of the National Convocation
Christian Church — Disciples of Christ

Date:
June 11–14, 2025

Time:
Not listed on the flyer.

Location:
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
Dallas, Texas

Description:
This transformative workshop centers on mental health and wellness with a focus on caregiver and clergy wellness as essential parts of the church’s faithful witness and communal life. Participants will explore how grief, caregiving, and end-of-life realities impact congregations while gaining practical tools to integrate caregiver support and advance care planning into ministry.

Theme / Focus:
Grounded in the six pillars of living and dying: spiritual wellness, physical wellness, emotional wellness, mental wellness, practical wellness, and legacy wellness.