Blog Posts - THE RECOVERY CHURCH

March 20 Really IS Mr Rogers Day

3/20/2022

On March 20, 2021, Presbyterians across the United States paid tribute to the ordained Presbyterian minister and iconic children’s television host through acts such as distributing care packages, hiding rocks painted with uplifting messages in local parks, and hosting neighborhood gatherings.

“Last year, we were so inspired by all of the churches that recognized the first Mister Rogers Day,” said Stephanie Fritz, Mission Coordinator for Christian Formation. “They really took on the spirit of Mister Rogers’ work and life with service projects, supporting area businesses and neighbors, and spreading joy.”

2022 Flower Sale [ENDED for 2022]

2/5/2022

Celebrate the coming of Spring!
TRC is teaming with Gertens for a limited time to offer local, beautiful plants to beautify lives, represent hope and growth, and benefit the church.

Ordering is easy, on-line, and available here.
If the page prompts you for a 'store number', enter '369'.

Orders can also be made at the church following services through April 5th.

Be the Message of Hope

1/26/2022

Thinking about volunteering to speak? You'll never find a more friendly audience than your friends at TRC -- and your message could really reach someone.

Here are a few pointers you may want to incorporate:

Nervousness Is Normal
The best way to overcome anxiety is to prepare, prepare, and prepare some more.
Know Your Audience. Your Speech Is About Them, Not You
I always start with a prayer that my 'tongue' might get out of the way of my message.
Stay close to the microphone.
If you hear feedback, while it may seem natural to back off the mic, you actually want to move towards the mic.
End on time
Make part of your practicing to get your thoughts across within the time allotted.
Let Your Personality Come Through.
Be yourself.
Tell Stories, Use Humor, and Effective Language.
Inject a funny anecdote in your presentation. Audiences generally like a personal touch in a speech. A story can also accomplish that.
Don’t Read Unless You Have to; work from an Outline.
Reading from a script fractures the interpersonal connection. By maintaining eye contact with the audience, you keep the focus on yourself and your message. A brief outline can serve to jog your memory and keep you on track. Eyes-up also allows you to see any time-keeper's signals.

New Year Celebration at TRC

12/23/2021

Celebrate a sober new year
at The Recovery Church
Food, Live DJ, Music, Fun
All are welcome
($5 donation at the door)

December 31,
7:00pm Dinner ($7 donation)
8:00pm Photo Booth
10:00pm Raffle Drawing
Midnight: Celebrate 2022

Christmas Schedule

12/23/2021

Join Us this Friday Dec 24 th ,
at 7:00PM for our Christmas Eve Service
All are welcome to attend in person!!!

New Resource added to our site

12/12/2021

Check out "Start Your Recovery", a valuable tool for people with substance use disorder; a well-designed site with seemingly endless recovery resources.

Start Your Recovery
StartYourRecovery.org

THE RECOVERY CHURCH YARD CLEAN-UP

5/15/2021

The Recovery Church will be holding its annual Clean – Up on the 15th of May. Join us as we prepare for outdoor services this summer. Bring friends along to help, the more the merrier.

This is a great opportunity for service and fellowship.

Sponsored by The Recovery Church

The Secret of the Communion Cup

4/19/2021

When you attend our service live, you notice a few changes:

masks everywhere
seating is limited to 60
video camera scattered about
our communion cup is now a safe, individualized grape juice cup with a communion wafer sealed in the peel-back foil top.

Check Out Our Live Services

3/26/2021

Two weeks ago we performed our first live, indoor service in 12 months. It was as exhilarating as you'd imagine; seeing 40 of your friends and neighbors!

If you'd like to attend one of the services, contact Brooklyn Castellano at the church office, who is managing the service reservations:
trc@therecoverychurch.org

Of course, you can always join us via live stream.

Give

3/19/2021

The theme this month is "Give"