we are all broken…every single one of us. many of us either define ourselves by our brokenness or we completely deny it. we may try to hide from our struggles or try to fix them on our own and often wind up in even more pain when our efforts fail. that’s because we weren’t designed to solve our problems alone. REFUGE is a safe place where we can honestly and confidentially share our lives with people who care. we are a community of individuals who once felt alone and defeated, but are now helping one another move towards health and healing.

 

our effort is modeled after the ministry of reconciliation described in paul’s second letter to the church in corinth. paul says that “all this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” (2 cor 5:18). our intention is to be a place where men and women are restored to what God intended them to be, and having experienced this reconciliation, would then help others do the same. we utilize many tools in this effort including Biblical teaching, worship, open share groups, 12 step studies, art therapy, and other curriculum based experiences.

 

REFUGE gathers every monday night from 7 - 9 PM. during the first hour we meet in the lab and enjoy teaching, testimony, and music together. during the second hour, we break up into the issue specific groups listed below. you are welcome to simply show up and attend the gathering from 7 - 8 pm as well as the open share groups from 8 - 9 pm.

regarding the closed groups, please contact the facilitator to RSVP, using the email addresses provided below. we offer free childcare for those that would otherwise not be able to attend.