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Adult Ministries

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program based on the Beatitudes of Jesus Christ.

We are a safe place to share. A refuge, a place of belonging, to care for others and to be cared for, where respect is given to each member, and confidentiality is required. A place to learn, grow, and become strong again, where you can remove your masks. Celebrate Recovery is also a place for healthy challenges, healthy risks, and a possible turning point in your life.

We are not a place for: selfish control, therapy, secrets, dating relationships, being rescued by others, perfection, a long-term commitment, judging others, or getting a "quick fix."

Friday Night Schedule:

Celebrate Recovery meets every Friday night.

6 p.m. Dinner

7 p.m. Large group meeting

8 p.m. Small groups

9 p.m. Crosstalk Café

Small Groups and Childcare:

There are open-share small groups for men and women. We also encourage children (through age 12) to attend CR Kids, a free program that runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Women’s Small Groups:

Recovery from: addictions, codependency, adult children of family dysfunction, depression and anxiety, and abuse (physical, sexual, and emotional).

Men’s Small Groups:

Recovery from addiction, anger, depression and anxiety, and sexual addiction.

For more information regarding the Celebrate Recovery ministry, please contact Steve Yeschek at 815.459.1095 (x328) or syeschek@efccl.org.