White's Chapel Care & Support Groups
Al-Anon
Support group to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. The group meets Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the garage area of the Retreat Center.
Alzheimer's Support Group
Support group for Alzheimer's and other dementia conditions provides education and support. Renee Zeigler, a trained Gerontologist, will facilitate the group. The group meets in the Living Room of the Retreat Center the second Thursday of every month. Contact Renee at 817-455-2270.
CHADD
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit Disorder) provides on-going support for individuals and families dealing with ADD through education. CHADD meets the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm in the Adult Education building, room 3102. Contact Ginny Elder at netarrantchadd@yahoo.com for more information.
Clear Cut Directions (or Alcoholics Anonymous)
Clear Cut Directions / AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Group meetings are in the Garage area of the Retreat Center:
• Mondays: 9:00-10:00am: Step Sisters
• Mondays: 7:00-8:00pm: Discussion
• Tuedays: 7:30-8:30pm: Women's Discussion
• Wednesdays: Noon-1:00pm: Discussion
• Thursdays: 7:00-8:00pm: Discussion
• Fridays: 7:00-8:00pm: Discussion
• Saturdays: 10:00-11:00am: Big Book Study
• Sundays: 7:00-8:00pm: 10-11-12 Step Study
All meetings are closed (only for AA's and those who have a desire to quit drinking) except for the meetings each Monday evening.
C.O.A.P.
Children of Aging Parents is an ongoing support group for individuals who are caring for older adult parents. The topics change monthly. The group meets the first Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm in the Adult Education Building, room 3202. For more information please contact Mary Ann Zrake at mzrake@whiteschapelumc.com or 817-481-4147 ext 242.
Diabetes Education Group
Support group for people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, parents, spouses or family members of a diabetic. Topics to be discussed include: managing the disease, eating correctly, medicines and their interactions, exercise and other relevant topics to the disease. For more information please contact Dara Austin at daustin@whiteschapelumc.com or 817-481-4147 ext 371.
Home Visitation Team
Be a part of a new ministry! Care and Support is starting a Home Visitation Team to make home, hospital and/or nursing home visits. If interested in becoming a part of this new ministry at White’s Chapel, contact Sandra Robertson at 817-481-4147, ext 241.
H.O.P.E.
Helping Other People With Encouragement seeks to be a support system for parents of young adults dealing with addictions and behavior concerns which lead to unhealthy lifestyles. This on-going ministry is led by Brenda Mahan and meets the first and third Thursday of the month in the Resource Center at 7:00pm. Contact Brenda at 817-514-6506.
Overeaters Anonymous
On-going support group that meets in Courtyard Classroom 3A:
Monday's 7:00-8:00pm
Thursday's 7:00-8:00pm
Saturday's 10:00-11:00am
Rebuilding: Divorce Recovery Workshop
A new session of Divorce Recovery will begin on Thursday, March 6, 2008, from 6:30-8:30pm in room 3202 of the Adult Education Bldg. This workshop is based on the book, Rebuilding-When Your Relationship Ends by Dr. Bruce Fisher and Dr. Robert Alberti and consists of 10, two-hour sessions facilitated by Tim Renberg and Brenda Shull. Participants will be provided with resources, practical advice and support to assist you as you go through the divorce or separation process and begin to rebuild your life. For more information, contact Tracy Christensen at tchristensen@whiteschapelumc.com or 817-481-4147. Workshop materials are available in the church bookstore, and childcare is available by calling Dorothea Christ at 817-481-4147 ext. 223.
Understanding Grief
Whether the death of a loved one or that of a different nature, we all confront the depths of grief at some point. The seven-week group is designed to help individuals identify the differing aspects and stages of grief, the effects of the grieving process, and healthy models of living with and through grief. This course will take an active approach for growth through lessons and sharing as, together, we confront grief. Spring 2008 class will begin January 22nd at 6:30pm in room AE 3201. Contact Sandra Robertson at 817-481-4147 x 241 or register online.
Office Hours
Mon - Thurs: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 12:30pm
Worship Times
Saturday: 5:30pm
Sunday: 8:20, 9:30 & 11:00am
Wednesday: 12:15pm