Recovery Opportunities

Recovery Groups hosted by St. John's

Written by St. John's MCC |

A Letter of Personal Encouragement to You
while on Your Journey of Recovery
from the people of St. John’s MCC

Dear Friend,

We are so very proud of you! You have taken a major step in a journey toward wholeness. We encourage you to continue.

When we smile and greet you warmly as we see you come and go from your meetings, please know how deeply genuine those feelings are toward you. We realize that others may cast shame and guilt on you, but you will not find that here. This is a safe space for you.

We know that the struggle away from your addictions and compulsions is difficult. We hope you will soon find that your growth and new strength has been worth the effort. We hope you will soon feel personally empowered to meet everything that life throws against you and that your inner peace will emerge and prevail.

When we can help in your efforts, we will try our very best. Most of us have been (or still are) where you are in one way or another. We understand.

Our blessings to you!
The People of St. John’s

Alcoholics Anonymous Groups at St. John's

“The Light Group”
Alcoholics Anonymous
meets every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night
from 8:00 to 9:00 pm

“Gay Men’s AA”
Alcoholics Anonymous
meets every Sunday afternoon
from 5:30 to 6:30 pm

“Our Common Welfare”
Narcotics Anonymous
meets every Wednesday night
from 8:00 to 9:00 pm

You Don’t Have to Take It!

Written by St. John's MCC |

Interact is a private, non-profit agency that provides safety, support, and awareness to victims and survivors of domestic violence and rape/sexual assault. St. John’s MCC heartily supports the efforts of these gifted and compassionate people.

If you live in Wake County and need Interact’s help, please call one of these 24 Hour Crisis Lines:

Domestic Violence • 919-828-7740 or 866-291-0855 toll-free
Sexual Assault • 919-828-3005 or 866-291-0853 toll-free
SAFE Center • 919-828-3067 or 866-291-0854 toll-free

If you live elsewhere, Interact may be able to direct you to the best resources in your area. Call them!

If you would like to volunteer or help support their work, please visit Interact of Wake County’s website: http://interactofwake.org/.

Amy Lambert Lives OUT Loud in Her Recovery

Tuesday, March 02 2010 22:36 | Written by Jim Manchester |

My first reaction was, “Oh my! Our friend, Amy, has laid it all out on the line. She has revealed her struggle to everyone. That is SO brave.”

Amy Lambert in her kitchen by D. L. Anderson Last week, one of St. John’s MCC’s most beloved and respected young women, Amy Lambert, was featured in a story in the Independent Weekly that explained the difficulty of being treated for an eating disorder like Amy’s.

By revealing her struggle, Amy raises our awareness of people who can’t get what they need to sustain a good quality of life. She has let everyone see her vulnerabilities. Most of us can’t seem muster the courage to do that. But what Amy has done is send out a call to begin changing a system so people like Amy can have access to resources that they desperately need.

When we struggle with our own issues, we can get very self-consumed by them. We often forget that there are others who facing the same kinds of challenges. But Amy is not like that. By taking her story to the people, Amy has opened the door for something to be done about the problem. Everyone who suffers in similar ways can benefit from what Amy has endured and from Amy’s road to recovery.

Thank you Amy!

Please read the whole story, written by Rebekah L. Cowell, in the February 24, 2010, edition of the Independent Weekly or online at this link. As of this writing, a few print copies are available in the Resource Center across the entranceway from the Sanctuary.

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