We all need His healing grace to transform the wounded parts of our lives.
These groups give us an opportunity to journey alongside one another…masks down, real and authentic. God tells us He is close to the brokenhearted…may we become healing reminders of His love as we journey together. No matter what your hurt, hang-up, struggle, or loss there is a place for you. You are deeply loved!
Am I Hurting?
Take a listen to Claire’s story from her experience with grief and shame. Claire has found community and healing through her participation in support groups at College Church.
Date TBD | Spring 2019
Wired for Connection Institute
Sundays I Nov. 11, 18, & Dec. 2 & 9 I 9:30-10:45am I Garrett Chapel
Wired for Connection Classes
Have you ever wondered why you think, feel, and respond the way you do? Does conflict send you running, or do you rush to fixing? What about relationships... do you ever struggle to experience deep, meaningful connection with others? We are hard-wired to connect with God, others, creation, and even ourselves; but connecting is hard because we are also broken in our capacity to give and receive care. Join us for this one-day Institute OR for the 4-week class, where we will uncover how God has shaped us for connection. You will see God’s truth revealed in scripture, psychology, theology, and neuroscience. Join the conversation, & discover how you can grow in your capacity for meaningful connection in your families, friendships, neighborhoods, and work spaces! Teacher: Melissa Frye
Fall 2018 Support + Recovery Groups
Grief Share
Mondays | 6:30 - 8 PM | K-101
12 Weeks | September 17-December 17
GriefShare is a caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. This group equips through education and connection. No childcare is available for this group.
Depression + Anxiety
Mondays | 6:30 - 8 PM | K-104
12 Weeks | September 17-December 17
12-week support group for men and women who are struggling with the isolation and challenges of depression and/or anxiety. Gain a greater understanding of depression & anxiety and find hope and healing through community. No childcare is available for this group.
Caregiving Journey
Wednesdays | 6 - 7 PM | V-302
September 19-December 13
A 12-week equipping support group/class that makes space for us to encourage and care for one another as we take on the role of care-giver. This class will also tackle difficult topics and offer a variety of resources as participants navigate this journey together. Open group: All are welcome, childcare is provided!
Parent's Circle + Kid's Club Groups
Wednesdays | 6 - 8 PM | K-101 + K-103
September 19 - November 21
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family Circle: This is a group where you can learn how to develop strong, healthy, attachment bonds with your adopted or foster child. Kid’s Club: This group, for adopted and fostered kids, is a place where kids learn and practice the same connection points each week as their parents, who are in the Parent Circle group. These groups equip both parents and kids in creating meaningful connection bonds at home! Must sign up. Limited spots for both groups. Email mfrye@collegechurch.com to register!
Divorce Care
Wednesdays | 6:45 - 8:15 PM | V-303
September 19 - December 13
Caring support group for men and women who are working through the challenges of divorce. Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. Open group: runs twice a year.
Childcare provided!
E3 Educational Class
TBD
Spring 2019
E-3: Encourage • Empower • Educate is 9-session course taught by trained volunteers that have personal experience caring for someone with mental illness. Each two- hour session will focus on a different mental health diagnosis and will include information about treatment options, techniques for handling real-life situations, and strategies to help caregivers manage their responses to the illness. These classes offer support to anyone caring for a friend or family member with mental illness. Childcare is available! $25 for course materials. Pre-registration preferred: https://tinyurl.
