Mission Service

Core Recovery Church

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A network of communities supporting people to explore spirituality while in recovery from addiction, health conditions, and life struggles.

Each Core Recovery community shares a common desire to explore how faith can impact recovery. Meetings are delivered in a variety of settings including corps, Lifehouses and fresh expressions, as well as in partnership with other churches. Each meeting offers:

  • Hospitality: Providing food and drink, and practising inclusivity.
  • Sharing: Allowing space for people to talk about their experiences and develop deeper supportive relationships.
  • A Bible element: Using Scripture that is accessible, relevant, and explores the positive impact of knowing Jesus.
  • A focus on recovery: Looking at ways to maintain a recovery lifestyle.

We can provide support including guidance, resources, training and our prayer network, The Heartbeat Strand.

If you are interested in becoming part of our network, contact corerecovery@salvationarmy.org.uk.

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