The vision of Hope Ministries (Divorce Recovery) is to provide opportunities for separated and divorced people and their children to:

Heal emotionally, spiritually, mentally and relationally.
Receive Biblical instruction, skills and tools to re-establish personal stability.
Be exposed to the love and truth of Jesus Christ.
Be heard.
Gain a sense of belonging.
Learn ways of successfully managing their circumstances in a loving, trusting and caring environment.

2008 Divorce Recovery Program

Kickoff Seminar: September 27, 2008 at Calvary Church ~ 8:30 - 4:00

13-Week Support Group: Thursday, October 2-January 15 ~ 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Divorce Recovery Brochure

Divorce Recovery Registration Form

Divorce Recovery "Surviving the Holidays" November 20, 2008

If you or someone you know is going through the pain of separation or divorce, thoughts of the holidays may produce anxiety and pain instead of joy. Reunions with families and friends are now awkward encounters instead of celebrations. Hope Ministries of Calvary Church has added a special night to our current program that may help you survive the holidays.

On Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6:30 to 8:30, we will present “Surviving the Holidays” for the first time as part of our divorce recovery series, and we are opening it up to anyone who would like help dealing with divorce or separation in their family over the holidays. The program includes watching a video together, small group discussion, and a 30-day devotional-style workbook.

Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call T Garber at 215-257-8070 for more information.

Hope Ministries at Calvary Church has been providing divorce recovery programs for 15 years. The DivorceCare support group materials from Church Initiative are used worldwide to help people find hope and healing after divorce. DC4K was also developed by Church Initiative and is designed to help children ages 5-12 cope with the pain experienced when their parents separate or divorce. Scholarships are available for both programs.

Call 215-723-0963 ext. 163 to register for the weekend seminar and/or the weekly support group.

Click here to hear T Garber share about this year’s Divorce Recovery program

DC4K (Divorce Care for Kids): Support Group for Kids (ages 5-12) offered Thursdays, October 2 - January 15 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Space is extremely limited. A parent must be registered for the adult support group in order for a child to attend DC4K.

Click here to watch video of children sharing their feelings about their parents' divorces. And discover how DivorceCare 4 Kids has helped them heal.

For more information, email Denise at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 215.723.0963, ext. 163 or contact T Garber at 215.257.8070 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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OTHER SUPPORT MINISTRIES

Calvary Church offers counseling services for individuals, couples and families. Call 215.703.8926 for information.

Church of the Savior in Wayne offers a program called “Fresh Start” in the fall and then again in the spring for adults and for children. Call Jen Reed at 610.688.6338 ext. 242 for more information.

BranchCreek Community Church offers a DivorceCare support group Monday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. throughout the year. Introductory weekend seminars are offered in the Spring and Fall. For information call 215.256.0100.
Click here for a brochure.

Davisville Baptist in Southhampton offers a program throughout the year. Call 215.355.6462 for more information

Divorce Care offers thousands of divorce recovery support groups meetings throughout the US, Canada and nearly 20 other countries and territories. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone.

DivorceCare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable DivorceCare resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. Click here to visit their website.

SUGGESTED READING:
Vernick, Leslie How to Live Right, When You Life Goes Wrong
Eggerichs, Emerson Love and Respect
Chapman, Gary Hope for the Separated
Bustanoby, Andre’ But I Didn’t Want a Divorce
Hart, Archibald Helping Children Survive Divorce
Jones, Tom The Single Again Handbook
Richmond, Gary Successful Single Parenting
Smoke, Jim Growing Through Divorce
Yancey, Philip Where is God When it Hurts?; Disappointment With God
Allender, Dan The Healing Path
Allender & Longman Cry of the Soul; Bold Love
Crabb, Larry Shattered Dreams; Finding God
Crabb and Allender Hope for the Hurting
Cloud Changes that Heal
Townsend, John Who’s Pushing Your Buttons; Hiding from Love
Cloud and Townsend Safe People Boundaries/Kids/Marriage
Feldhahn, Shaunti For Women Only
Butterworth, Bill New Life after Divorce
Bridges, Jerry Trusting God
Thurman, Chris The Lies We Believe; The Lies We Tell Ourselves
Wright, H. Norman Recovering from the Losses of Life
Stoop, David Forgiving the Unforgivable
Manning, Brennan Abba’s Child
Arteburn, Steve Healing is a Choice’; Every Man’s Marriage, Every Man’s Battle; Every Woman’s Battle, Every Man’s Challenge