The Keep/Watch Project is the suicide prevention ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. Begun in 2021 with a stand-alone workbook (Keep/Watch: Suicide, Christ & Community), the Project has since expanded into training workshops, forums, and classes offered throughout the year for lay people and clergy. Keep/Watch exists to equip and empower God’s Church in “keeping watch” with people at risk of suicide.
Upcoming Events
Training (Zoom)
Jan 9, 16, 23 || 7:00-8:30p
Youth & Adult Training
The Cathedral of St. Philip (Atlanta)
Feb 22 || 10:00a-2:00p
Coming Soon: Keep/Watch Trainer Certification
Our approach to suicide prevention is informed by Scripture, the Book of Common Prayer, statistical data, and evidence-based resources. We want to see all churches become “Keep/Watch congregations”: faith communities that are rooted in worship and welcoming to anyone who needs a place to belong.
Whether you purchase the workbook as a standalone resource, register for an online training, or book an event for your parish, diocese, or school, we are proud to join you in keeping watch!
About Us
Holle Tubbs
Project Director
Co-author, Keep/Watch: Suicide, Christ & Community
Holle (she/her) is a writer, speaker, and ministry leader who has worked in in children’s, youth, and family formation ministries since 2003. With over two decades of experience in church and nonprofit work, she is passionate about discipleship, leadership development, and inclusivity in God’s Church. After growing up in the Southern Baptist tradition and working in nondenominational pastoral ministry, she now serves as the Director of Youth Ministries in The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.
Dr. Mary Chase Mize
PhD, LPC, NCC
Co-author, Keep/Watch: Suicide, Christ & Community
Mary Chase (she/her) is a licensed professional counselor, educator, and master-level Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) trainer. The primary focus of her research and training is community-based suicide prevention and intervention, particularly within faith-based communities and among older adults. Mary Chase is also a clinician with Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta, where she works with adults of all ages who are struggling with suicide thoughts or grieving a loss by suicide.