ABOUT US

Hurts, habits, hang-ups–.

The pain of family conflicts, depression, childhood abuse or addictive behaviors can keep us from experiencing the fullness of life.

There is a saying, “We are only as sick as our secrets”. Secrets keep us locked into shame and keep us from being free to love and be loved that comes with transparency.

Join us at Celebrate Recovery and find the freedom that creates peace, serenity, joy and a stronger relationship
with God and with other people.

What is Celebrate Recovery?

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ Centered ministry where people can find God’s healing and strength to face and move beyond their hurts, habits, or hang ups. This ministry is for anyone struggling with past or current dysfunctions or compulsions, whether they are affecting their own life or the lives of those around them.

Celebrate Recovery is not centered on a specific habit or problem, but is rather an umbrella ministry that ministers to people facing a variety of life’s difficulties and struggles. We at Celebrate Recovery are a community of people working our way along the road to recovery, sharing our lives, experiences, hopes and fears with one another, and finding God’s grace and forgiveness in solving our problems.

The Celebrate Recovery Principles (based on the Beautitudes and develped by John Baker and Rick Warren) and 12 Steps provide a path for Spiritual Growth and freedom from addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy and a stronger relationship with God and with other people.

FAQ

Is Celebrate Recovery confidential?
What is Recovery?
What is Celebrate Recovery?
How does it work?
Who leads Celebrate Recovery?
Does it cost anything to attend?
What is the difference between AA (and other 12 step programs) and Celebrate Recovery?
What if I can’t make it every week?
Who can attend?
Do I have to share?

Is Celebrate Recovery confidential?
Yes, Celebrate Recovery maintains strict confidentiality and is a safe place. This promotes an atmosphere of trust and enables recovery. We have a saying that is repeated in every Large Group meeting:
WHO you see here.
WHAT you hear here.
WHEN you leave here.
STAYS HERE.
Hear! Hear!
We are diligent about confidentiality and anonymity. The guidelines/rules protect all of us from judgment and being "fixed". In a "safe place" you can take off your "mask" and be real and honest without fear. You are 100% in control of when and how much you participate.

What is Recovery?
In physical health, recovery refers to the process of moving from illness to wellness. Our hurts, habits and hang-ups are like an illness and using the tools of Celebrate Recovery we begin to move toward wholeness. Some might say from bondage to freedom in Christ. Others might say from self-reliance to faith in Christ.

More About Celebrate Recovery?
Lives are changing! Over 700,000 people have gone through the Celebrate Recovery program in more than 17,000 churches worldwide. Celebrate Recovery is a proven, Christ-centered, Bible-based, 12-Step program designed to help those struggling with hurts, habits, and hang-ups by showing them the loving power of Jesus Christ through the recovery process.

How does it work?
Celebrate Recovery uses the Twelve Steps and its related Scripture as the biblical model for living your life. A Step Study is a personal journey though each of these steps in a confidential group lead by two leaders who have completed a study. We use Celebrate Recovery's four participants books. When you finish the study you will have worked your hurts, habits, and hang-ups through each step. A Step Study is a long-term commitment to the members of the group and is a closed group of just the individuals who start the study together. It will typically take 12 months to complete the study. After completing the Step Study, we hope you will join with us as we minister to others dealing with their hurts, habits and hang-ups. We do have guidelines for the groups that are strictly followed.

Who leads CR?
Celebrate Recovery is conducted by Christians who have been through 12-step recovery themselves. They understand. Many have been dealt tragic blows in their lives. Our choices cause painful and lingering consequences, leading to guilt, remorse, grief, and shame. These individuals can truly understand and lead others.

Does it cost anything to attend?
Celebrate Recovery does not charge for this ministry. We are an all volunteer, self-funded ministry as we take up an offering each week.

What is the difference between AA (and other 12 step programs) and Celebrate Recovery?
The principle difference between AA (and other Twelve Step programs) and Celebrate Recovery is that Celebrate Recovery focuses on Jesus Christ as the true Higher Power, uses God's Word as the authority in relation to the Twelve Steps, and there is a large group praise and worship time. In order to reach people who would be offended by Jesus or the church, AA focused on a Higher Power. But Celebrate Recovery's 8 Principles to the Road to Recovery tie the Twelve Steps to Jesus Christ's teachings known as the Beatitudes given in The Sermon on the Mount.

What if I can't make it every week?
You are welcome to come when you can for worship, large group and issue groups. However, if you join a Step Study, you are expected to come each week until you complete it. As with any endeavor, the more effort you put into Celebrate Recovery, the more benefit you will gain.

Who can attend?
Any person at least 18 years of age. Childcare for 4-10 years of age is available from 6:45-9:00 PM. Celebrate Recovery is a ministry for anyone who is interested in a Christ centered recovery program that will enable them to recover from life's hurts, hang-ups habits and addictions. There are attendees who are not members and/or do not attend Fusion Church.

Do I have to share?
In the Open Share Groups, absolutely not ... until you are ready. You can pass anytime you wish and for as long as it takes for you to become comfortable. In the Step Studies everyone is required to share as the questions are answered.