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St. Ignatius Loyola Parish experienced a profound loss with Fr. Art Wehr, S.J.’s death by suicide.  In response to that heartbreaking event, our parish began a formal Mental Health Ministry dedicated to fostering awareness, education, and hope.

We would be honored to have you and members of your faith community join us for our first-ever Community Wellness and Education Event, to be held on Saturday, October 10th, in our gymnasium, with doors opening at 2:30 PM.

At 3:00 p.m., the internationally acclaimed comedy troupe One Degree of Separation will give a presentation.  One Degree of Separation uses their medium to enter a discussion of depression and suicide. Their mission is to bring dialogue, awareness, and acceptance to depression through laughter and vulnerability.  They aim to eliminate the stigma of depression through their troupe of comedians who share stories of hope, happiness, and triumph. They believe that everyone either suffers from depression or knows someone who suffers from depression — hence, One Degree of Separation.

After One Degree of Separation’s presentation, Dr. Greg Gisla, a Jesuit High School graduate and noted local psychologist and therapist, will give a presentation on “Signs to Look For.”

In addition, an area will be available for attendees to visit information tables hosted by local mental health organizations and browse materials and mental health resources.

Come celebrate five incredible decades of love, music, inspiration, and spirit-filled work for justice for all God’s children! Jim and Jean have inspired justice seekers across the globe with music that sings of justice, peace, care of creation, and radical welcome for all. Their songs have traveled the world — published in Australia, Canada, Cuba, New Zealand, Nicaragua, the United States, and beyond!

Now it’s our turn to celebrate them — and we’d love for you to be part of it!

Can’t make it in person? No problem — there are so many fun ways to join in the celebration:

• Record your own version of your favorite Strathdee song — solo, group, or choir; audio or video, all welcome!
• Send a short video greeting — share your appreciation or tell a story (funny or heartfelt!) about how Jim and Jean have touched your life
• Mail a note and photos for our memory book
• Record yourself (and your choir) singing along to “Song of Hope” and send it in early so we can create a combined video. Email rschlosser@stmarksumc.com for sheet music, audio track, and instructions.

Love to sing? Join our joyful choir for the celebration! Just arrive at 2:00 p.m. for a quick rehearsal — all voices welcome!

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church

2391 St Marks Way

Sacramento, CA 95864

Questions, or want to send your video, audio, photo, or memory?

Contact: rschlosser@stmarksumc.com

Let’s make this a celebration Jim and Jean will never forget!

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