We invite you into groups where hope and transformation are at the heart of our gatherings.
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
Wednesdays | April 27–June 1 | 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Oak Brook
POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS WORKSHOP
Wednesdays | April 27–June 1
10:00–11:30 a.m. | Oak Brook
Registration required | $40 material fee
Caring for a family member or friend with a chronic condition can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. This self-care educational program for family caregivers builds the skills caregivers need to take better care of themselves as they provide care for others.
Caregivers will develop a wealth of self-care tools to reduce personal stress, change negative self-talk, communicate their needs to family and healthcare or service providers, communicate effectively in challenging situations, recognize the messages in their emotions, deal with difficult feelings, and make tough caregiving decisions. Class participants also receive a copy of The Caregiver Helpbook.
Caregivers who can benefit from the 6-week class series:
Spouse or partner of an adult with a chronic condition
Adult children of aging parents
Parent of children with special health and behavioral needs
Grandparent raising grandchildren with special needs
Long-distance caregiver
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Family Mental Health Support Group
Family Mental Health Support Group
Second and Fourth Mondays | 7:00–8:30 p.m. | Zoom
The Family Mental Health Support group is for family members, friends, and support persons of anyone 18 and older who are living with a mental health condition or suspected mental health condition. Your loved one does not need to have a diagnosis to attend.
Tuesdays | May 3–July 26 | 7:00–8:30 p.m. | Oak Room | Oak Brook
Wednesdays | May 4–July 27 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. | Room 262 | Oak Brook
GriefShare support groups offer help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. This includes a special weekly seminar designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead.
Weekly sessions include a video seminar and group discussions. GriefShare workbooks are helpful for note-taking, journaling, and study. They are available for $20.00 and may be purchased at class.
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Stephen Ministry
We know that life comes with hardship and struggle and our trained Stephen Ministers are available to help. If you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, discouragement, or loneliness we offer one-to-one confidential Christian care and support during this challenging season.
To learn more about how we can help contact Jean Blidy at jblidy@ChristChurch.us or 630.321.3936
STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING
Every other Saturday beginning September 10 | 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Oak Brook
Stephen Ministers are congregation members with a heart and passion to come alongside those in our community in a difficult and challenging season. They bring care and the love of Christ to those experiencing grief, loneliness, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, and relocation.
There are two steps to becoming a Stephen Minister. First, those who are interested are invited to a conversation with Rev. Dave Bianchin and Jean Blidy to discuss their faith journey, spiritual gifts, sense of call and availability to serve our congregation. The second step of the process is a 40-hour training program to be completed over the course of several months.
If you are interested in beginning this process contact Jean Blidy at jblidy@ChristChurch.us or 630.321.3936.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
First Wednesday | 11:00 a.m. | The Commons | Oak Brook
We want people to know that they are seen in their season of struggle and hardship. Prayer shawls and blankets are a tangible expression of the love of God and His people. Our hope is that as people wrap themselves in this gift they will be reminded of His tenderness and care during the highs and lows of life.
Our group gathers monthly to pray while knitting or crocheting prayer shawls, as well as sewing prayer blankets. We enjoy community, praying together and using our creative gifts to serve the people of Christ Church. If you’re interested in joining us or starting a group at another time contact Jean Blidy at jblidy@ChristChurch.us or 630.321.3936.
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The Upper Room
First and Third Tuesdays | 7:00–8:00 p.m. | Oak Brook
If you feel God calling you into a deeper and intentional prayer experience we invite you to join us as we seek God’s presence through worship and prayer in the hope of being transformed and to invite Him to move in our community and world. For more information contact Jean Blidy at jblidy@ChristChurch.us or 630.321.3936.
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Alcohol-Related Support Groups
Alcohol Anonymous (A.A.) and Al-Anon groups meet each week to offer support for those impacted by alcohol abuse.
A.A. New Hope Support Group
Tuesdays | 7:30–8:30 p.m. | Student Center, Rooms 158B, 164-165 | Oak Brook
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. For more information visit: alcoholicsanonymous.com
Al-Anon Circle of Serenity Support Group
Tuesdays at 7:15–8:30 p.m. | Room 264 | Oak Brook
Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. For more information visit: al-anon.org
