Recovery...Our Common Journey
One of our core values at Christ the King Church is a Culture of Recovery. But even the word recovery comes with its own baggage. People may associate recovery groups with substance addiction or those who have endured significant abuse.
From our perspective, recovery is simply the process of recovering the life God intended for us. What we have found is that sometimes people need a little help along the way. A culture of recovery means encouragement to be honest and authentic about where you are without judgment or condemnation. In other words, you get to be a real person.
Recovery groups and classes at CTK provide a community setting where you can experience God's healing presence and power in a safe & supportive environment. By working through well developed materials, applying biblical principles, and sharing our experience with others we begin to grow spiritually, emotionally, and relationally in our journey.
People come to Christ the King Church in all in shapes and sizes with just as many needs. We offer a variety of seasonal classes designed to meet these needs with the primary purpose of restoring the broken and discouraged by providing a caring, safe environment which will encourage, equip, and empower individuals to experience God's fulfillment and purpose for their lives. In addition to 12 Steps, we offer classes such as Boundaries, Search for Significance, and Divorce Recovery.
Here are a few c;asses & groups availabile now:
Monday Evenings: (click the link to find out the details of each class)
Spiritual Pathways by Karolyn Merriman - Apr. 9 to Apr. 23; 6:30 - 8:30; $15
Where is the spiritual "You Are Here" dot on your map? Come to this 3 week course to find out!
Safe People - Apr. 23 to Jul 16; 6:30 - 8:30; $20
Start making great relationshop decisions. Learn how to recognize and seek out the people with whom to build great, healthy relationships.
Stand Firm, Part 2 (men only) - Apr. 9 to Jul. 9; 7:00 - 9:00; $25
Break the grip of addiction in your life. You must have completed Stand Firm I before taking this class.
The Heart of Spiritual Disciplines by K Merriman - Apr. 30 to Jun. 25; 6:30-8:30; $25
A new class by Karolyn Merriman. Discover a whole new closeness to God by practicing these ancient, biblical disciplines.
Compass for Kids - Jan 23. - Jun. 25; 6:30 - 8:00; Free
Children, from preschool to 5th grade, learn to apply what they know about Jesus to specific situations in their lives.
Wednesday Mornings: (click the link to find out the details of each class)
Spiritual Pathways by Karolyn Merriman - Apr. 11 to Apr. 25; 6:30 - 8:30; $15
Where is the spiritual "You Are Here" dot on your map? Come to this 3 week course to find out!
The Heart of Spiritual Disciplines by K Merriman - May 2 to Jun. 20; 6:30 - 8:30; $25
A new class by Karolyn Merriman. Discover a whole new closeness to God by practicing these ancient, biblical disciplines.
Thursday Evenings: (click the link to find out the details of each class)
Deep Healing, Part 1 - May 10 to Jun. 14; 7:00 - 9:00; $25
Many of our behaviors are based on wounds we received in the past. Learn to identify these past hurts and enjoy a life of freedom in Christ.
Changes: A 12 Step Drop In Group - Every Thursday, 6:30 - 8:00; Free
An ongoing group using the 12 steps to help remove the things that have disconnected us from God, others and ourselves.
Squadron of Sisters: Every Thursday, 7:00 - 8:30 (women only); Free
This multi-denominational, multi-church ministry meets weekly at CTK in Bellingham. It is devoted to inspiring and teaching women how to help the men in thier lives become better husbands, fathers, and mighty men of God.
FridayEvenings: (click the link to find out the details of each class)
Friday Night Light: Every Friday 7:00 - 9:00; free
This group helps men who struggle on Friday night with loneliness and compulsive sexual thoughts, desires and behaviors.
If you have any questions, or would like more information please contact Jayne Doll.