Faith & Mental Health

The Lutheran Foundation • March 3, 2025

All are invited to register for the 2025 LookUp Conference

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Conference Center, Fort Wayne, IN, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm


Join us for presentations, conversations, and breakout sessions with church leaders and experts who are working to integrate faith and mental health in the Lutheran and broader faith community. This one-day event will give pastors, church workers, and laypeople practical ideas in providing care, comfort, and support for people in their congregation and ministry settings. You will leave feeling inspired, energized, and ready to make an impact. 


Only $35 per ticket!


Keynote speakers are Dr. Beverly Yahnke speaking on Mental Health and the Church and Laura Howe will speak on Christ, Community, Connection, and Hope.  You'll see our own Pastor Nate listed under one of many interesting topics for breakout sessions.


Breakout Session Topics and Speakers

  • “Building a Circle of Care around People Living with Substance Abuse” by The Reverend Nate Widener
  • “Comfort and Hope for the Weary Caregiver” by Dr. Kim Marxhausen
  • “Compassionate Care for Those with Depression” by Dr. Beverly Yahnke
  • “Finding Hope in Helping: Preventing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue” by Laura Howe
  • “Guiding Youth to Find Hope in Mental Health Challenges” by Deaconess Heidi Goehmann
  • “The Balanced Life under the Sun (and Son)” by The Reverend Dr. Rick Marrs
  • “Trauma Informed Ministry” by The Reverend Rick Jones
For more information click HERE to visit www.lookupconference.com

News & Notes

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Hey's St. Peter's! How's your summer going? We want to know!
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A Lifetime of Love
By Pastor Nate Widener July 28, 2025
St. Peter’s Family, My wife Amy and I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for the outpouring of love you have shown us over the last several weeks. This past weekend, my oldest daughter Gwyn was married to our wonderful son-in-law Benjamin Corley, and we couldn’t be happier. But, what made it all the sweeter was seeing so many of your caring and supportive faces in the congregation. Similarly, as you know, just a few short weeks ago I lost my father, Nick Widener, and I cannot express to you the depth of my thankfulness for all of the condolences that you have given me and my family. Your cards are all sitting on the windowsill of my office. Without question St. Peter’s is a loving and caring congregation, and this is part of what makes you so great. Thank you for taking care of us, so that we can also take care of you. May God Bless you, Pastor Nate
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Sermon by Pastor Adam McDowell
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Hey's St. Peter's! How's your summer going? We want to know!
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By Board of Directors July 14, 2025
Voter's Meeting Results