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By Guest Contributor
Rev. Charlotte Williams
Allen Temple Minister & Director of Communications
The endless stream of headlines, whether scrolling on our phones or playing on our televisions, can leave our spirits weary. We were never meant to carry every crisis, every debate, and every tragedy at once. Sometimes the most faithful choice is to turn it off, step back, and rest in God’s presence. Protecting our peace doesn’t mean ignoring the world; it means remembering that God calls us to live in wholeness and not in constant turmoil. Prayer, Bible reading, and time with God must be our first line of defense, anchoring us in His truth before anything else.
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Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Today our knowledge about suicide has evolved, as have conversations about mental health. We know that we save lives when we work to #EndTheStigma around seeking help. In September and always, we stand together in strength, dignity hope and purpose.
Start a Conversation. Be the Difference. Suicide Prevention Month is a great time to raise awareness, spread hope, and spark meaningful action around one of the most urgent mental health issues of our time. Suicidal thoughts, like mental health conditions, can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. While they may be common, they should never be seen as normal. Often, they signal deep emotional pain or an underlying mental health concern that deserves understanding, care, and professional support. Yet, suicide is still too often met with silence, stigma, or shame.
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In August, we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month to support babies and families. This year’s theme — Nourish, Sustain, Thrive — highlights why protecting, promoting, and supporting lactation is important for parents and families.
The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee is excited to announce that the 2025 National Breastfeeding Month (NBM) theme is Forward Together. This year’s theme centers unity, solidarity, and hope, and celebrates the strength and determination of the organizations and advocates committed to advancing policy, systems, and environmental change in the First Food field and improving access to human milk.
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National Immunization Awareness Month is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Together, we can help raise awareness about the importance of vaccination and encourage people to talk to a healthcare provider they trust about staying up to date on their vaccinations.
Every year in the United States, many people get diseases that vaccines can prevent. Healthy People 2030 focuses on preventing infectious diseases by increasing vaccination rates.
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Nearsightedness has risen dramatically over the last 50 years. If nothing is done to help slow the increase, half the world’s population may be nearsighted by the year 2050. That means much more than a lot of people in glasses. It means a lot of kids today are at risk of developing vision-threatening eye conditions tomorrow. That is why the Allen Temple Baptist Church Health Education Ministry is adopting the American Academy of Ophthalmology campaign to share information about myopia and its progression.