ADDICTION RECOVERY COMMISSION

Hope and Healing
for all those affected by addiction.

"You are not alone, we are here for you."

The Addiction Recovery Commission

Of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina

and

Church of the Holy Communion

Charleston,

Invite you to the opening evening of prayer, fellowship and education for

A Conference on Addiction Recovery

Wednesday, October 17^th, 2007, 6:00 PM

Sung Eucharist

Followed by a pizza supper

And an

Informal lecture on addiction and Grace

Given by

The Rev. Dr. William “Jay” Geisler

Rev. Dr. William “Jay” Geisler, St. Stephen’s Church, McKeesport, PA, will be the speaker. Jay, an Episcopal Priest, has worked in addiction treatment and has taught Pastoral Care and Counseling at Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry. Known for his dynamic teaching and effective work in this area, Jay will guide us as we learn about addiction and the hope for healing and recovery.

This event is free and open to all; we ask you to register by calling 566-4908 or email

contact@episcopalrecoverysc.org

Mark your calendar for this special evening and register early; limited to 200.

This evening is sponsored by Social Ministries. Donations gratefully accepted.

OUR MISSION

Our Commission members consist of clergy & laity both recovering alcoholics and non-alcoholics.

Addiction Recovery Commission is dedicated to enhancing the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social well-being of people who have lost their health and freedom through addiction.

Our mission of work includes all addictions.
Confidentiality and anonymity are of utmost importance and are honored in all undertakings and meetings

O blessed Lord, you ministered to all who came to you. Look with compassion upon all who through addiction have lost their health and freedom. Restore to them the assurance of your unfailing mercy, remove from them the fears that beset them; strengthen them in the work of their recovery; and to those who care for them, give patient understanding and persevering love. Amen. BCP, prayer 56, pg.831