Surprise Castle
Sanctuary of Healing: Transforming Churches Into Trauma-Informed Spaces

Sanctuary of Healing: Transforming Churches Into Trauma-Informed Spaces - Paperback

$19.99
Quantity
01

Pay over time for orders over $35.00 with

Availability:In StockContributor:Julia Matallana FreedmanPublish date:10/7/2025Pages:224
Language:EnglishPublisher:Church PublishingISBN-13:9781640658219ISBN-10:1640658211UPC:9781640658219Book Category:ReligionBook Subcategory:Christian Ministry, Clergy, Christian LivingBook Topic:Pastoral Resources, Social IssuesSize:8.50 x 5.50 x 0.47 inchesWeight:0.5798Product ID:SCRQVJAP9M

A timely and compassionate resource that equips religious leaders to engage with the reality of trauma within their congregations.

Grounded in both lived experience and theological depth, this guide sheds light on the pervasive impact of sexual, racial, and generational trauma in the U.S., urging faith communities to become intentional spaces of refuge and restoration. Through a powerful call to "hold space," it offers practical tools for pastors and ministry leaders to walk alongside those carrying deep wounds. It reframes the role of the Church--not merely as a place of spiritual guidance, but as a sanctuary where healing and wholeness can take root. With a focus on embodiment, community, and the sacredness of vulnerability, Sanctuary of Healing provides a vital roadmap for transforming congregations into havens of empathy, resilience, and hope.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Church PublishingISBN-13:9781640658219ISBN-10:1640658211UPC:9781640658219Book Category:ReligionBook Subcategory:Christian Ministry, Clergy, Christian LivingBook Topic:Pastoral Resources, Social IssuesSize:8.50 x 5.50 x 0.47 inchesWeight:0.5798Product ID:SCRQVJAP9M
Matallana Freedman, Julia: -

Julia Matallana Freedman was recently ordained to the transitional diaconate in the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Massachusetts. She serves as a full-time pastor at an Episcopal church in the Diocese of Rhode Island. She holds a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School. A first-generation college graduate, Julia is passionate about the intersection of faith and trauma, often preaching on social justice, suffering, and the importance of living out one's faith in contemporary society. She lives in Riverside, Rhode Island.

Publisher: Church Publishing

Free shipping on orders over $75. Standard shipping takes 3-7 business days. Returns accepted within 30 days of purchase.

Recently Viewed

View All