Celebrate Recovery

A Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program anyone struggling with hurts, hangups, or unhelpful habits.

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There is Hope

Celebrate Recovery is a safe, confidential, inclusive, and judgment-free community where you can find healing and support, with Jesus at the centre.

It’s the place where it’s OK to say the hard things out loud. No matter what you’re going through, it helps to surround yourself with people who accept your struggles but don’t want to see you stay there.

No matter the issue(s) – relationships, co-dependency, drugs, alcohol, anger, food, gambling, pornography, abuse etc. – we invite you to take a step towards healing.

We meet in person every (yes, every) Monday night at 7pm at Lakeside Church (7654 Conservation Road, Guelph). When you’re ready, just show up – we’ll be waiting.

Beneath the Surface Guest Speaker Series

We all have stories beneath the surface - things we’ve experienced, patterns we’ve developed, emotions we’ve learned to hide, and questions we may not always know how to ask. 

Beneath the Surface is a 4-session series of honest conversations about the realities of recovery, relationships, mental health, trauma, and healing, because what’s happening behind the scenes matters just as much as what everyone sees.

That’s why Celebrate Recovery is partnering with Five Star Relationships to explore some of the topics that can be difficult, misunderstood, or simply uncomfortable to talk about.

Together, we’ll take a closer look at what’s happening beneath the surface, from understanding anger and the impact of trauma, to exploring neurodiversity, the connection between emotional and physical health, and the language we use to describe our relationships.

This is a space for curiosity, honest questions, thoughtful conversation, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and others.

These talks are open to all adults, whether you’re part of Celebrate Recovery or not. A newcomer session will follow each talk for anyone who is interested in learning more about Celebrate Recovery.

A freewill offering will be taken at each event.

Upcoming Talks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Celebrate Recovery is for any adult who wants to find healing and freedom from a hurt, hang-up, or habit. Do you believe in God (or want to believe in God) but can’t seem to? Are there things in your life you’re trying to keep hidden? Have you developed unhealthy ways of coping when you have negative feelings? Have fear and loneliness become your companions? Are you realizing you need help to change? Is someone else’s behaviour causing you pain and uncertainty? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then CR is the place for you.

Celebrate Recovery is for any adult. In fact, only 1 in 3 people who attend is there because of drug or alcohol addiction. If you struggle with anger, codependency, food issues, pornography, gambling, addictions, or physical/sexual/emotional abuse, Celebrate Recovery is here to help.

No. Celebrate Recovery is a free program.

Every single week we welcome newcomers just like you. We all remember the courage is takes to come for the first time and we’re excited that you’re ready to take this next step. Let us know you’re coming by emailing us, filling out the form above, or simply showing up any Monday night when you’re ready. We’ll be here!

Celebrate Recovery uses a 12-step approach based on the Beatitudes from the book of Matthew.

Realize I’m not God; I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable.

“Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor.” Matthew 5:3

Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me recover.

“Happy are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4

Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control.

“Happy are the meek.” Matthew 5:5

Openly examine and confess my faults to God, to myself and to someone I trust.

“Happy are the pure in heart.” Matthew 5:8

Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my character defects.

“Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires.” Matthew 5:6

Evaluate all my relationships. Offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me and make amends for harm I’ve done to others when possible, except when to do so would harm them or others. (Steps 8 and 9)

“Happy are the merciful.” “Happy are the peacemakers”

Reserve a daily time with God for self-examination, Bible reading, and prayer in order to know God and His will for my life and to gain the power to follow His will.

Yield myself to God to be used to bring this good news to others, both by my example and my words.

“Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires.” Matthew 5:10

No problem. There are dozens of CR programs throughout Ontario. If you are looking for other programs, here‘s a helpful list of other Celebrate Recovery programs in the province.

Currently we do not offer childcare but it's something we're considering if there's enough interest. Click here to share your thoughts. If having childcare would make it easier for you to attend (or if you would attend and you're currently not), we would love to hear from you.

Help Us Make Our Celebrate Recovery Dinner Nights Special!

Celebrate Recovery hosts a special dinner for our participants four times a year - in September, December, March, and June. Each event features a seasonal theme, creating a welcoming atmosphere where participants can share a meal, build connections, and enjoy community together.

We are putting together seasonal storage bins filled with decorations and table items that can be used year after year to make each dinner feel special!

Our Seasonal Themes:
September – Fall/Thanksgiving BBQ
December – Winter/Christmas Dinner
March – Spring/Easter Dinner
June – Summer BBQ

Items We’re Collecting:
We would love donations of new, good-quality or gently used seasonal decor and table accessories such as seasonal napkins and placemats, centrepiece items, such as candles and jars, artificial fall leaves and seasonal decorations, decorative fabric and small table decor, twinkle lights and other fun decorative touches, markers for writing on our brown paper table runners, fun paper notes, table activities, and other creative items.

Would you consider donating items to help us fill our seasonal bins? Every contribution, big or small, will help make these gatherings meaningful and memorable for our Celebrate Recovery community.

Items can be dropped off at Lakeside Church throughout the week or any Sunday morning.

Questions? Email Johanna at jkelly@lakesidechurch.ca

Learn More About Celebrate Recovery

If you still want to know more, this video (from Sunday, May 5, 2024) takes you through the history of CR and offers a more personal glimpse into who we are and why we do what we do.

Issue Specific Brochures

Adult Children

Of Family Dysfunction

Chemical Dependency

Co-Dependency

Co-Dependent Women

In A Relationship With A Sexually Addicted Man

Eating Disorders

Food Addiction

Freedom From Anger

Gambling Addiction

Love & Relationship

Addiction

Physical, Sexual, & Emotional Abuse

Physical, Sexual, & Emotional Abuse

For Women

Sexual Addiction

Meet Our Celebrate Recovery Team

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We'd love to hear from you! Contact us below and our team will be in touch with you!

Email: cr@lakesidechurch.ca

7654 Conservation Road Guelph, On N1H 6J1

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