The IKC supports the health and wholeness of churches and clergy
In 2020 at our Annual Gathering, the IKC voted to become the third WISE (Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive, and Engaged) for Mental Health Conference in the UCC. (Read the resolution here.) This team works to offer mental health support and educational resources, as well as to support congregations who are entering the WISE for Mental Health discernment process.
Rev. Dr. Chad R. Abbott
Conference Minister
United Church of Christ in Indiana and Kentucky
Sheronda Moore MSOT, OTR/L, LMHCA
Mental Health Educator – WISE Team Leader
United Church of Christ in Indiana and Kentucky
Rev. Dr. Monica Ouellete
Associate Conference Minister for Search, Call and Congregational Transitions
Indiana Kentucky Conference
Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund, DMin, MSW, MDiv (she/her/hers)
Minister for Disabilities & Mental Health Justice,
Health & Wholeness Advocacy Team
United Church of Christ, National Ministries
Rev. Ann Houlette (she/her/hers)
Pastor Bethany United Church of Christ, Louisville, KY
Rev. Shannon Abbott
Pastor St. John’s United Church of Christ, Southport, Indiana
Rev. Paul S. Fraser
Pastor, Zion United Church of Christ, Elberfeld, Indiana
Moderator, Lincolnland Association, Indiana-Kentucky Conference
Excellence in Ministry Facilitator, Clergy Communities of Practice
Letta Fraccaro MSW
Bethel UCC, Evansville, Indiana
The IKC has two dedicated staff to address issues of health and wholeness, particularly mental health.
As part of our commitment to mental health support and awareness for clergy and congregations, we employ Sheronda Moore as our mental health educator. Read more about Sheronda’s background on our Staff page. Sheronda provides support to the WISE Team, helps congregations to bring mental health awareness to their members, and offers other educational opportunities as they arise. Get in touch with Sheronda via email for more information and to discuss having her work with your congregation.
Email Sheronda Moore
Rev. Merlyn Lawrence, a member of the IKC staff, organizes and resources our Clergy Communities of Practice (CCOP). These support cohorts meet around clergy areas of interest, demographics, and geography. They meet regularly to provide encouragement and community. Groups such as these are known to improve clergy mental health and sustain them in their ministry. Learn more about Rev. Lawrence on our Staff page or email her for more information about CCOPs.
Email Rev. Lawrence
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