Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of enabling its members to “stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.” AA is nonprofessional, self-supporting, and apolitical. Its only membership requirement is a desire to stop drinking. An AA meeting is held at our church every Wednesday night throughout the year. Some of the people in our congregation attend and/or help out at this and other meetings throughout the county.
Joni and Friends Summer Camps: After a devastating diving accident at the age of 17 that left her a quadraplegic, Joni Erickson Tada became an accomplished author, painter and speaker inspiring millions of people who have had to overcome physically challenging obstacles. Each summer Family Retreats offer a safe and accepting Christ-centered environment for individuals affected by disability and their families. The Mecurio family has been serving there for many years, well before they came to our church. Now, through their influence, we have other people from our church who also participate and hope to see more involvement in the future.
Justice Network: Susan Panzica founded the Justice Network, an advocacy group dedicated to alleviating the plight of those vicitmized by human trafficking around the world. Based in northern New Jersey, the group holds monthly meetings at the church to plan, pray and act. Events include cooperative efforts with other anti-trafficking organizations that raise awareness and funds. Their purpose is to EDUCATE, EQUIP and EMPOWER friends and neighbors to become abolitionists.