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 7:30-9:00 pm in room 300 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 fourteen weeks and meet at Calvary Church on Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm 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 October 7, 2010 and runs through January 27, 2011.
For more information or to register for the class, contact Stan Bauer by e-mail at:
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or by phone at 215-205-0930.
DIVORCE RECOVERY (click here for more information)
DivorceCare for adults / The Big D for teens / Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K)
GRIEF SHARE 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
For help with your grieving process, please call 215.703.8926 ext 613.
Grief Share is starting a 12-week group Wednesday, September 8-December 8, 2010 at 7:00-8:30 pm in room 218 at
Surviving the Holidays will be held on Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 6-8:30pm.
MEN'S PURITY (for men desiring to escape sexual addiction)
Sexual addiction is like heroin or crack cocaine 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, 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 to freedom from the snare of sexual addiction is to admit that you cannot win this battle alone. You need God's help. And you need 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 visual sexual stimulation-especially pornography.
We will offer a small group experience that provides insight, knowledge and strength in an environment that fosters accountability and trust. The program is based on biblically sound principles that will seek heart change-not just behavior change.
Each of our Men's Purity groups will be led by two co-facilitators who attend
A Phase One group continues until the study material has been completed and group members have demonstrated growth in personal purity.
Following the completion of a Phase One material, members may continue in a Phase Two group, where ongoing application of the skills learned in Phase One and accountability are practiced.
In addition to our Purity Groups, Calvary’s
Make the Call – to learn more about our Purity Ministry, call 215.723.5385 and at the prompt, dial 176. Then, follow the instructions. This is a secure number – only the Coordinators of the Men’s Purity ministry have access to it. You’ll be contacted to begin the application process.
This is a network of communication and encouragement under Congregational Care ministries. We meet monthly in the home of one of our group members to share current information regarding treatment options, doctors, hospitals, nutrition, etc. We also send cards of encouragement to ladies who are currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation.
Our meetings consist of:
- Informal conversation and light refreshments
- A brief sharing time of personal treatments or insights learned through individual Bible study
- Discussing prayer requests
- Looking into God’s Word and praying
- Occasionally share information about local seminars offered by area organizations, hospitals and nutrition centers.
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ROAD TO FREEDOM, CELEBRATE RECOVERY (a ministry of
If you are struggling with life-controlling habits or hurts, you are invited to attend the Road to Freedom, Celebrate Recovery ministry to find encouragement from others using a Bible-based, 12 step program for recovery and health. This group meets every Monday evening from 6:30-9:00 pm at the
Regular Schedule:
- 6:30 pm Dinner
- 7:00 pm Worship
- 7:40-9:00 pm Support Group
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.
Call 215.703. 8926 ext 613 for more information and to be registered for the next session.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY (for women in relationships with non-believing men)
Life can sometimes be a challenge if you are a believer in Christ and your husband is not or is a believer struggling with his walk with the Lord. Learn how to be a God-honoring wife while examining such topics as your role as a wife, how to pray for your husband, forgiveness and dealing with disappointment, communication and witnessing without words. This ongoing open group meets the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 7-8:30 pm. Call 215.703.8926 ext 613 for more information.