Our Health Ministries committee brings programs designed to educate and improve the health and welfare of our congregation and community. We have blood drives, mental health presentations, CPR training, and more. Free blood pressure screenings are offered on the first Sunday of each month between services (September through May).

If you are interested in getting involved with this ministry, contact chairperson, Merryl Dietz, merryldietz@verizon.net.

Recent Health ministry highlights

Blood Drive Success and Upcoming Event
We began 2026 on a positive note by hosting a successful blood drive with One Blood’s Big Red Bus on January 18. Our sincere thanks go out to everyone who generously donated—your contributions made a significant impact. During this event, One Blood collected 23 units of blood, which has the potential to save up to 69 lives.

We are happy to announce that our next blood drive is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. Please save the date and consider signing up to help give the gift of life.

Memory Matters Event Highlights
On January 22, our Health Ministry hosted a special event featuring guest chef Kim Baretta from Memory Matters. During this engaging session, Kim demonstrated how to prepare three flavorful soups, providing participants with a hands-on look at healthy cooking. While preparing the dishes, Kim discussed the advantages of following the Mediterranean and MIND Lifestyles, both of which support heart and brain health.

The event was well-attended, with 40 people joining to sample each of the soups and receive the recipes so they could recreate them at home.

AED/CPR Training
In mid-March, we sponsored a complimentary one-hour AED/CPR class, led by instructors from Hilton Head Fire Rescue. This session was especially recommended for ushers, security personnel, and volunteers working with youth and children, though it was open to the entire church family. Seven individuals participated, gaining valuable skills to help ensure the safety of our community.

Upcoming Brain Boosters Course
Looking ahead to October, we are pleased to announce that Debbie Anderson from Memory Matters will return to our Celebration Center to lead another Brain Boosters course.

Brain Boosters™ is a fun, science-based 3-week brain-health course designed for adults who want to stay sharp, think clearly, and build resilient brain habits for life. If you’re seeking proactive strategies, not early-memory-loss support, this class is your sweet spot.

Coming up from our health partners