Starting a New Diocesan Commission

STARTING A NEW DIOCESAN

COMMISSION ON ADDICTION AND RECOVERY

Recovery Ministries is an independent, nationwide network of Episcopal laity and clergy, dioceses and parishes, schools, agencies and other institutions—all with a common commitment to address the use and misuse of alcohol and other drugs in relation to the church’s mission.

STEPS

A. Put together, with God’s help and a lot of prayer, a core group of interested people, willing to work on the project for at least two years.

B. Publish a “Mission Statement” approved of and signed by the Bishop. (Examples available)

C. Form a Commission consisting of:

¨ Members of the recovering community

¨ People in the field of treatment

¨ Clergy in recovery

¨ Get Started on some things to offer the Parishes, like the following, and know that we will help with examples and direction

¨ Recovery Sunday

¨ 12-Step Eucharist

¨ Diocesan brochure

¨ Recovery Ministries brochures

¨ Retreats and weekends

¨ Outside and community speakers

¨ Diocesan Convention Displays

¨ Recovery Ministries membership

¨ Community recovery resources

¨ Recovery Ministries annual “Gathering”

NEED HELP?

Call Wendy Barraco for information

954 862-2215 (daytime)

Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church, Inc.