Local Event: Abuse and Healing in the Church

As in the past, I'll be posting local events that fit within the meet-ups stated areas of interest. This event is NOT affiliated with our meet-up group; it is hosted by a local church, Grace DC. Details of the event are below.

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Sadly, many people come to church bearing emotional and spiritual scars from past or present abuse received from those in power over them--parents, spouses, bosses, church leaders, etc. Physical, verbal, sexual, and emotional abuse are much more common in the church than we would like to think. How do we care well for people who have experienced abuse? And how do we do everything in our power to ensure that our churches are a refuge for those who need “shelter from the storm” (Isaiah 32:2)? This conference is designed to equip the church to more fully protect and serve those in their midst.

Often we are well-meaning but clumsy in our efforts to come alongside vulnerable people and ill-equipped to lead abusers to repentance. Sometimes our “care” adds an extra layer of suffering onto already painful circumstances. This conference is for those who earnestly desire to grow in wisdom and insight in these matters, so as to more effectively build up those who have been sinned against and bind up their wounds.

SPEAKER
Diane Langberg, PhD, is globally recognized for her work with trauma victims. She has trained caregivers the world over in responding to trauma and to the abuse of power. She also directs her own counseling practice of sixteen therapists with multiple specialties. A long-time member of Calvary PCA in Willow Grove Pennsylvania, her most recent book is Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores.

REGISTRATION
Registration is $20 per person, which includes entrance both Friday and Saturday (registration for only one day is not available). Registration will be open through Feb 12 or until sold out. You must register in advance; there will be no walk-up registration option. Childcare is not provided for this event. Register via this link >> https://gracedc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/608/responses/new

LOCATION & PARKING
Hosted at Grace Mosaic, 1423 Girard Street, NE Washington, DC. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.

SCHEDULE

Friday, Feb 15
7 pm Doors open/Check-in
7:30 pm Session 1: Understanding the Power God has Entrusted to Us
8:30 pm Q&A

Saturday, Feb 16
9 am Session 2: Understanding the Experience of Abuse
10:15 am Coffee break
10:45 am Session 3: The Church as a Healing Place
12:00 pm Q&A

QUESTIONS
Contact Kara Callaghan, kara@gracedc.net, with any questions.