Chandler Christian Church offers support and recovery ministries
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
With nearly 2,000 adults attending weekend services at Chandler Christian Church, the need to form support and recovery ministries is great.
Pastor Larry Daily, who oversees Chandler Christian Church support and recovery ministries, says it offers nine support groups, some of which are ongoing.
Daily says the church helps individuals who are seeking God or comfort during some of life’s storms.
“We want to help people in dealing with that,” he explains. “We are not going to fix people. They will work on their issues. We want to support them and give them the tools.”
One of the longest-running programs, Divorce Care, which is a 13-week session, is offered three times a year. For the past four years, in the spring and fall, Daily says the church has offered Divorce Care for Kids. When parents attend the course, children ages 5 to 12, take part in the kid’s program.
“It helps children see that they are not alone in this,” explains Daily. “There are other children going through similar types of things. They learn to be able to share and talk about things that they normally
wouldn’t be able to talk about. That’s been a good program for us.”
Career Networking, which is an ongoing support group, offers job search strategy, as well as help with resumes and interviews. Daily says the group helps those who are sometimes underemployed or stuck in a job, so they can support their family.
Grief Share, a group that helps others comfort one another after a loss of a loved one, is a 13-week program that will begin again in the fall.
Hope Keepers, a weekly daytime group, provides support for those suffering from chronic illnesses and disabilities.
The Waiting Room is offered for families who are coping with samesex attractions.
“If a son or daughter comes to their parents (and says) ‘I am gay and I want you to know that,’ it’s a very stressful time and families don’t know how to deal with that,” Daily explains. “They just don’t know how to have a relationship.”
The group, which returns in September, helps people stay in contact with their loved ones, if they accept the lifestyle or not.
Women who are trying to find themselves in life’s changing
directions have the opportunity to join the group Women in Transition. Daily says the transition can be such events as the loss of a spouse, empty nesters or a career change.
“As they go through this transitional period, they have support from other women,” he explains of the group that meets twice a month.
An Anxiety Support Group will also start up again in the fall.
The church has also offered a Recovery Ministry, Celebrate Recovery, for 11 years in April. Daily says it is a faith based 12week program that meets on Friday evenings.
“It deals with hurts, hang-ups and habits,” he says.
Anyone who has questions about the ministry, can contact Daily at larrydaily@chandlercc.org or call (480) 963-3887. Chandler Christian Church is located at 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler.
Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors and Business section editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at meghan@santansun.com.
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PASTOR: Pastor Larry Daily oversees Chandler Christian Church’s nine support ministries and one recovery, which are offered at various times throughout the year. Submitted photo
Sun Lakes church celebrates ‘Freedoms’
Sun Lakes United Church of Christ will host a special worship service open to everyone at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, July 6, on the Four Freedoms set forth by President Franklin Roosevelt in a 1941 speech to Congress.
The speech described fundamental freedoms as the freedom of speech, the freedom of worship, the freedom from want and the freedom from fear.
Sun Lakes United Church of Christ celebrates worship at Sun Lakes Chapel, 9240 Sun Lakes Blvd., Chandler. Call (480) 895-6317 for more information.
Upcoming summer sermon, book study
Pastor Vernon Meyer, Ph.D., of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ will lead a weekly seminar discussing the historical and cultural world of the Bible from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays in July, beginning July 9.
A summer book study of “Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life” by Karen Armstrong will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, starting July 13.
To learn more, call (480) 895-6317.
CCC ‘You Make Me Crazy’ series
Chandler Christian Church is offering a series entitled “You Make Me Crazy” discussing how people can make others crazy. It may be a spouse, kids, boss, family, friends or co-workers. People can affect attitudes and lives—sometimes in the most negative and frustrating ways. This series explores relationships and how to deal with them in the most positive ways to benefit everyone: June 21-22, A Roadmap for Resolving Conflict! Biblical conflict resolution; June 28-29, Setting Boundaries! How to establish personal and relational boundaries; July 5-6 Patriotic Weekend; July 12-13, The “People Pleasing” Trap!
The dangers of being a people pleaser and how to overcome it; and July 19-20 How to Handle “Crazy Makers”! Dealing with difficult people and surviving. Chandler Christian Church is located at 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Service times are 5 p.m. Saturday; 8:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Sunday; 11:15 a.m. Sunday ASL interpretation; and 11 a.m. Sunday in Spanish. Children’s programs are at all services; 11:15 a.m. Sunday, junior high; and 5 p.m. Sunday high school. To connect with Chandler Christian Church visit www.chandlercc. org
Save the dates for Temple Havurat Emet Sisterhood
Temple Havurat Emet Sisterhood (S.H.E.) hosts a variety of activities this summer and fall.
Regularly scheduled lunch meetings will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Mimi’s Café, 2800 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler; 12 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at Cheddar’s, 2530 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler; and 12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at Nando’s Mexican Café, 1890 W. Germann Rd., Chandler.
S.H.E.’s annual “Paid-Up Membership Potluck” is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 19, at
the home of Margo Philbrick; time, address and directions to be announced. The “Bring Someone Special” dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa.
To learn more, members can contact S.H.E. Co-Presidents Linda Brooks or Margo Philbrick, or visit www.templehavuratemet.org.
T.H.E. schedules services
Temple Havurat Emet (T.H.E.) holds informal services during the summer months. The next
summer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 18, in the Phoenix Room of the Cottonwood Country Club in Sun Lakes.
Normal Friday night services resume at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at the Lecky Center of the Robson Library. Rabbi Janet Madden and Cantor Nancy Cohen will lead the service, which will be preceded by a “Welcome Back” picnic dinner.
Call Linda at (480) 588-1827 for picnic reservations or for more information; visit www.templehavuratemet.org.
Excellence in Christian Care and Early Childhood Education
‘You are a Masterpiece’ presented by Knights
of Columbus
The Fr. Patterson Knights of Columbus Council No. 3121 has joined with the AZ East Valley Pro-Life Alliance in providing another summer presentation of the award-winning “You Are A Masterpiece”—teaching your child about life before birth—with Matthew Tennant, high school student and volunteer.
The event takes place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at the Knights of
Spirituality
SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS
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Bible study Meets twice a month
Columbus Hall at 644 E. Chandler Rd., Chandler, with an ice cream social to follow.
Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Bring friends and family to this “friendly, family-orientated” pro-life educational event.
To RSVP, call (480) 216-7217 or email Life@EVProLifeAlliance.org. “You are a Masterpiece” DVDs will be available for a $15 donation.
Members of the Women’s Life group study the Bible and discuss how the lessons can relate to their lives. Sun Lakes United Church Of Christ in Chandler
Info: Jan Olson at (480) 802-7457 or Joy King (480) 588-1882
Christian Business Networking, TriCity Chapter – Chandler, Tempe, Mesa
7:15 a.m. Tuesdays
1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com
Christian Business Networking, East Valley Chapter
7:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals.
Mission Church Seminar Room 4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com
June sermons at VUU
Upcoming sermons at Chandler’s Valley Unitarian Universalist (VUU) Congregation include “Don’t Imagine There’s No Heaven: Emotional Maturity and Faith,” Sunday, June 22, and “A Pathway Home,” a lay-led service Sunday, June 29. VUU services begin at 10:30 a.m. Sundays and last approximately an hour and 15 minutes. VUU is at 6400 W. Del Rio St., Chandler. To learn more, call (480) 899-4249 or visit www.vuu.org.
Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals.
Crackers and Co. Café 535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com
Christian Business Networking, Chandler Bi-Monthly Chapter
7:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of the month
Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals.
Chandler Christian Church, Room C100
East Valley JCC Parent and Child Playgroup
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Fridays Playgroup for parents with children ages 12 months to 2-1/2 years old. East Valley JCC 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Emily Malin, (480) 897-0588, maline@evjcc.org
East Valley Jewish Couples Club Offers once-a-month social activities such as dining, movies, plays, etc. for Jewish couples in the 45- to 65-yearold age range.
Info: Melissa, (480) 785-0744, beadlover@cox.net
Forever Marriage Ministries Marriage Restoration Support Group for Wives
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mondays
Support group for wives committed to their marriages. Offering hope, encouragement, biblical truths, fellowship and prayers to stand together for the restoration of marriage.
Sozo Coffee House, private room
1982 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Lisa (602) 377-8847, Marriage@ lisacmyers.com, www.lisacmyers. com, www.facebook.com/ forevermarriages.
Grief Care
6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
A place to come share your feelings or just listen to others as we try to navigate through our grief. You don’t have to do it alone.
Epiphany Lutheran Church, south campus old church building
800 W. Ray Rd., Room 325, Chandler, a quarter mile south of Alma School Road on the north side of Ray Road. Info: www.griefcareaz@gmail.com
Grief Share
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays
A combination seminar and support group that meets weekly with people who understand because they have “been there” themselves. Fee for materials is $15, but scholarships are available.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 739 W. Erie St., Chandler Info: (480) 963-4127, www.htlutheran. com
H.O.P.E. – Help Overcoming Painful Experiences
7 p.m. Tuesdays
Free weekly small-group sessions helping people overcome emotional pain caused by divorce, grief, addictions and more; free child care for children ages 10 and younger. Desert Springs Church, Room 106 19620 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler Info: hope4all@comcast.net, www. helpovercomingpainfulexperiences. org
Jewish Women International, Avodah Chapter 1581
Monthly luncheon
Iguana Mack’s
Spirituality
1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler
RSVP: (480) 802-9304, (480) 655-8812
JumpStart 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays
JumpStart is a sidewalk Sunday school community outreach program serving “some of the poorest neighborhoods” in Chandler, offering snacks, games and teachings about Jesus to area children.
Participants meet at Faith Family Church
11530 E. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler Info: Joanne Sweeney, (480) 539-8933
Kids’ Sunday School 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Sundays
Unity of Chandler
325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler Info: (480) 792-1800, www. unityofchandler.org
Lift Your Spirit
10 a.m. Sundays Hear inspirational messages and music.
Unity of Chandler
325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler Info: (480) 792-1800, www. unityofchandler.org
Moms in Prayer International
A group of mothers who meet one hour each week to intercede for their children and schools through prayer. Info: Liane Wright, (480) 699-7887, www.momsinprayer.org
Monthly Women’s Fellowship 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month
The monthly fellowship Bible study of the East Valley Chapter of Christian Women’s Devotional Alliance “ministers to women’s spiritual, emotional and physical needs.” Best Western-Mezona
250 W. Main St., Mesa Info: (480) 232-3773
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) – Chandler Chapter 10 a.m.-12 p.m. first and third Wednesday of each month
Faith-based “Caring Connection” for those who have loved ones with a mental illness, i.e., schizophrenia, depression, bipolar or anxiety disorder. Find support and share experiences with others.
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
23914 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Joan, (480) 883-8871
Re|Engage marriage program 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Whether you’d rate your marriage a two or a 10, this class will help you reconnect. Chandler Christian Church 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info and registration: www.chandlercc. org/reengage
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Rosary Prayer 3 p.m. second Friday of each month
St. Steven’s Catholic Church 24827 S. Dobson Rd., Sun Lakes Info: (480) 895-9266
Shalom Chapter of Hadassah 11:30 a.m. second Tuesday of each month
Iron Oaks (Oakwood) Clubhouse 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes Info: Cyril, (480) 802-0243; Kathy, (480) 895-5194; Shirley, (480) 883-9159; or Joyce, (480) 802-4902.
WebXtra: For a complete list of Spiritual Connections, SanTan Sun area monthly support groups, study groups and spiritually stimulating meetings, visit SanTanSun.com and click on “Spirituality.”
Chandler Vacation Bible School set for summer
A Vacation Bible School for children ages 4 to 12 is being held this summer from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, July 7, through Friday, July 11, at Desert Palms Church, 4265 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. This year’s program is the Go Fish Guys’ “Shine.” Cost is $10 with preregistration. Sign language interpretation for the hearing-impaired will be available.
To learn more, call (480) 422-2499 or visit www.dpcpca.org.
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