Healthy Temples

The Healthy Temples Program partners with faith-based organizations to promote physical, mental, and spiritual health within congregations. Grounded in the belief that the body is a temple, this initiative equips churches, mosques, and other places of worship with tools and resources to foster healthier lifestyles among their members.

Key Health Activities:

• Health screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol at places of worship
• Wellness workshops integrating faith and health education
• Nutrition and healthy cooking classes aligned with cultural and spiritual practices
• Physical activity programs such as walking groups and fitness challenges
• Mental health awareness and stress management sessions
• Training for faith leaders to advocate for health and wellness

Program Benefits:

• Strengthens the connection between faith and health stewardship
• Encourages congregants to care for their bodies as temples of God
• Increases access to preventive health services within trusted community spaces
• Enhances mental and emotional well-being through faith-centered support
• Builds a culture of health and wellness within faith communities