Why go to a Support Group?
- Discover Jesus Christ and live out of His strength.
- Understand how personal faith in Christ can help you live an abundant life.
- Surrender to His leadership of your life.
- Learn to ask "the right questions" as you face your situation.
- Develop new attitudes and a new perspective on your situation.
- Experience growth.
- See God at work in yourself and others.
- Fellowship with others in a climate of love and acceptance.
- Receive accountability and encouragement.
- Grow in strength and courage.
- Changes in life begin with changes in you.
For more information about any of the groups listed below, email or call 215.703.8926, ext. 613.
The following groups are conducted at various times throughout the year.
ADDICTIONS VICTORIOUS (for men and women struggling with addictions of all kinds)
Addictions Victorious (AV) is a network of Christ centered support and recovery groups. Our meetings are open to men and women of all ages who are seeking lasting change in their lives. We reach out in the love of our Lord Jesus to those who struggle with various addictions. We also embrace loved ones and friends who find themselves on the other side of addiction; those who are being adversely impacted by the addict’s destructive lifestyle.
Our open meetings are held on Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00 pm in room 201 at
BETRAYED HEART (for wives of men struggling with sexual addiction)
Betrayed Heart offers support to wives of men dealing with sexual purity issues including pornography, affairs, and/or sexual addiction. This highly confidential group meets off-site. Call our confidential and secure number, 215.723.5385, ext. 180, for more information.
CODEPENDENCY SUPPORT GROUP
• Do you feel compelled to control or rescue other people?
• Do you strive to please others, even if you harm yourself emotionally?
• Do you feel guilt over things which you have no control?
• Do you feel that you live a life of loneliness without true intimacy?
The codependency support group is a Christ-Centered 12-step process for those who recognize the painful problems of codependency with the compulsion to fix everyone and everything. It offers sound Biblical strategies that give hope and promise healing from the damage of codependency in your life. Group sessions run for thirteen weeks and meet at Calvary Church on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm in the loft. The format of the group combines a time of workbook teaching along with small group interaction and fellowship. There is a charge of $20.00 for the workbook. If you are going through a divorce or struggling with relationships, recovering from addiction or living with someone in the throws of addiction or living with the problems of a dysfunctional family, you may benefit from this group.
The next session begins on May 21, 2012 and runs through August 20, 2012.
For more information or to register for the class, contact Stan Bauer by e-mail at:
cogman911@aol.com or by phone at 215.205.0930 or Donna Henry at dmariehenry@hotmail.com.
DIVORCE RECOVERY (click here for more information)
Kick-Off Seminar: Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Adults only
- Cost: $25 (includes all materials, breakfast and lunch)
- Scholarships available
- Calvary Church, Room 218 (door #11, Silverdale side)
Thurday nights February 23 - May 17, 2012 from 7:00-8:30 pm
Support groups offered for adults, DC4K (Divorce Care for Kids) and The Big D (for teens 12-18) plus new for 2012 - Beyond DivorceCare: relevant topics and Bible study for those who have already gone through DivorceCare.
For more information or to register, contact Denise at datkinson@calvary-church.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 215.723.0963 ext 163
GRIEFSHARE for those grieving the loss of someone close to them)
If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. At
Grief Share is starting a 13-week group Wednesday, March 7 – May 30, 2012 at 7:00-8:30 pm in room 303 at Calvary Church. If you are struggling with the loss of a loved one due to death, we are here to help you with that grief and to provide a safe place for you to go through the healing process. Child care is provided. To register please call the counseling center at 215.703.8926 ext 613.
MEN'S PURITY (for men desiring to escape sexual addiction)
Sexual addiction is like heroin or crack cocaine addiction.
Just as occurs with drug or alcohol addiction, with sexual addiction you become dependent on external stimulation to meet your inner needs. The tragic cost of sexual addiction is seen in the many shattered marriages, broken families, accounts of sexual and physical abuse, destroyed ministries, and ruined spiritual lives. Sexual addiction is generally accompanied by remorse, guilt, and shame. For many caught in this web, it feels like there’s no way out. If you are caught in the web of sexual addiction and long to be free, there is hope. The first step from the snare of sexual addiction is to admit that you cannot win this battle alone. You need God’s help and the help of others who understand the battle and can show you how to gain victory.
The Men’s Purity Ministry is designed to help men overcome their dependence on sexual stimulation, especially pornography.
We offer a small group experience that provides insight, knowledge, and strength in a safe environment that fosters trust, openness, and accountability. The program is based on biblically sound principles that seek heart change-not just behavioral change.
Calvary offers two types of groups.
- The first is a closed group format that offers a safe environment with a small number of men who meet weekly for nine months. This structured group requires a commitment by members in regards to attendance and lesson work. Once the group begins, no additional members may join.
- The second group is an open group and is less structured that meets weekly throughout the year but is designed to include men who wish to be in a circle of fellowship with other men for teaching, accountability, and relationship building. This group exists to meet the needs of men struggling with sexual sin that are not able to make a weekly commitment to attendance, but still desire a safe and confidential environment that fosters openness, hope and encouragement.
Each of our Men’s Purity groups is led by two co-facilitators who are mature in their walk with Christ and have experienced freedom from sexual addiction. This freedom comes through God’s power and practicing the principles covered in the group.
In addition to our Purity Groups, Calvary’s Counseling Center offers personalized support to men seeking help with sexual purity. Call the Counseling Center at 215-703-8926.
Make the call: When you are ready to find freedom, call (215) 723- 1653, and dial ext. 176. Listen to the message and leave your name and phone number. This is a secure number. Only the coordinator of the Men’s Purity ministry has access to it. He will contact you to help you to explore options.
If you’ve read this far, you’ve taken a good first step. We commend you for your courage. The work will not be easy but, you will have our support and the promise of God’s power!
SHELTER FROM THE STORM (for women who are survivors of sexual abuse)
Women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse are encouraged to learn how God’s love, through Jesus, heals the wounds of past abuse and offers us physical, spiritual, and emotional wholeness.
New session begins February 1 - April 18, 2012. This is a Christian support group for women who have been sexually abused as children. This group will meet weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm for 12 weeks. Childcare is provided. For more information or to register for this group call the counseling center at 215-703-8926, x613.