The Saint Luke’s building and church offices are currently closed. During this time, we are working to serve one another and neighbors safely. If you seek care, please see the information below regarding resources for mental health during this time or please contact Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. David Lower at [email protected]. If you have questions about building use or need to get in touch with the church office, please contact Matt Dobson at [email protected].
Our deacons are organized and ready to help, assisting with grocery shopping, errands, and other things as they are able. Contact Rev. Shannon Dill [email protected], or Moderator, Molly Naugher, or your deacon.
The rest of the staff, of course, is available and ready to help as best we can. You can find a complete staff listing on our staff page.
Mental & Emotional Health Resources
Coping with Stress
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. Learning to cope with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and those around you become more resilient.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
For immediate access to routine or crisis services, please call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225. GCAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis.
https://www.georgiacollaborative.com/providers/georgia-crisis-and-access-line-gcal/
Peer2Peer Warm Line
The Peer2Peer Warm Line has been in operation since the opening of the Peer Support and Wellness Center of Decatur in 2008. It provides Georgians the opportunity to receive peer support over the phone 24 hours a day. A Certified Peer Specialist is a person with lived experience recovering from behavioral health concerns, who has received special training to be able to listen with empathy, and who can provide assistance and resources to others.
https://www.gmhcn.org/peer2peer-warm-line
CARES Warm Line for Substance Addiction/Abuse
If you or someone you know is in or seeking recovery from substance use disorder, the CARES Warm Line can offer assistance.
Call or Text Every Day Of The Year 1-844-326-54008:30AM- 11:00PM
How to join a Zoom Meeting
How to join a Zoom meeting
- If joining via your computer just click on the meeting link the meeting host provided via email.
- After the website opens, click Join a Meeting to join a meeting without signing in (it will ask for your name) or create a sign in if you would like to – but it isn’t required!
- It should take you directly to the meeting portal without entering the Meeting ID, but if it doesn’t, enter the Meeting ID provided in email.
- Click “ALLOW” when asked if you want Zoom to run.
- If for some reason the link does not work, go to: https://zoom.us/join
- Enter your Meeting ID.
- Click Join.
- When asked if you want to open zoom.us, click Allow.
- To use a smart phone or tablet, install the Zoom Cloud Meetings app (go to your device App Store
- Click “Join a Meeting”
- Enter the Meeting ID
- Click “Join”
- To call in for the meeting (voice only – no video) –
- Call: 1-646-558-8656 or any number listed in the meeting invite.
- enter the Meeting ID when prompted.
- A few things to help the meeting run smoothly:
- Don’t sit with your back to a window – it makes it hard to see your face!
- Suggest that folks “MUTE” their microphones unless they are speaking, especially if there is background noise.
- Have participants click on the “Grid” icon on the top right side of the screen in order to see everyone attending the meeting (like the Brady Bunch ☺).
- Suggest that folks close all other apps, programs, and browser tabs for the best quality/connection.
- For a video tutorial about how to join a Zoom meeting:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
- If you have other questions:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697
- For ipad or iphone app click:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307