What is a Recovery Friendly Congregation?
A Recovery Friendly Congregation is a community that embraces and celebrates the inherent worth and dignity of every person, recognizing that we all have unique paths and experiences. A sanctuary of love and understanding, where individuals affected by addiction, mental health challenges, or other struggles can find refuge, encouragement, and spiritual guidance. Provides resources, education, and compassionate care to promote recovery and spiritual growth, fostering a sense of belonging and connection.
Together, we aim to break down stigma, challenge societal barriers, and create a safe and inclusive space where individuals can fully embrace their journey of recovery while finding strength, renewal, and a deeper connection to their faith and community.
Recovery Friendly Congregations
Congregation | City | State | Recovery Advocate |
|---|---|---|---|
Rock Church | Amesbury | MA | Jacob Lee-McPhee, Mike Barry, Lisette Sobrenity, Amy-Jo Mongeau |
Restoration Church | Bethlehem | NH | |
Restoration Church | Dover | NH | Josh Colwell |
St John's Episcopal | Dunbarton | NH | Dan Andrus, Alan MacRae |
Goffstown Harvest Christian Church | Goffstown | NH | Dennis Cowing |
Faith Bible Church | Littleton | NH | Kim Skidmore, Austin Bailey |
Shiloh Community | Manchester | NH | Dave Alperovitz |
Hope City Church | Manchester | NH | Ernie Richards, Carrie Richards |
The ARK Church | Manchester | NH | Ron Bodendorf |
Faith Bridge Church | Manchester | NH | Lynne Ellis |
Zeal Movement | Manchester | NH | Shayne Bernier |
The Church at the Intersection | Merrimack | NH | Ron Moore, Ron Bodendorf |
Restoration Church | Milton | NH | |
Gates Recovery Center | New Ipswich | NH | Kathie Saari |
Newmarket Community Church | Newmarket | NH | Patricia Marsden |
First Baptist Church | Plaistow | NH | Aaron Goodro, Doug Griffin |
Rock Church | Plaistow | NH | Karen McLain, Sheri Doucette, Jessica Gottwald, Lindsey Piccolo |
Restoration Church | Plymouth | NH | |
Rock Church | Sandown | NH | Don Kowaleski, Joe Meaney, Mark Molligi |
The Village Church | Stoddard | NH | Morgan McKane, Melissa McKane, Merrick Finn |
Crossing Life Church | Windham | NH | Josiah Armstrong |
