Questions and Answers


Q  Do I have to be a member of Alpine Chapel to attend Celebrate Recovery meetings?
A  No. CR is open to anyone who wants to find help for real life issues.

Q  Is CR just for someone dealing with alcohol & drug issues?
A  No. Only about 30% of the people attending CR are dealing with chemical dependence issues. The rest are dealing with all the other issues we face in our day-to-day lives that may be affecting our relationships- with our family, our friends, or our Lord.

Q  What is hurt, habit, or hang-up?
A  A hurt, habit or hang-up is something, anything, that hinders your walk with God.

Hurts A hurt is an emotional reaction to another person’s behavior or to a disturbing situation (abuse, abandonment, codependency, divorce, relationship issue, etc.)

Habits A habit is an addiction to someone or something (alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, sex, shopping, smoking, etc.)

Hang-ups A hang-up is a negative mental attitude that is used to cope with people or adversity (anger, depression, fear, unforgiveness, etc.)


Q  I am concerned that if I come everyone at church and the community will know my business.
A  No. Confidentiality is one of the cornerstones of CR.

Q  Do I need to wait until the next "cycle" of CR starts before I come?
A  No. There is not a cycle or schedule that one must follow. Someone can begin attending CR at any time.

Q  I'd like to come but I can’t commit to attending every Friday night.
A  Long-term commitments are not required. You can come to CR whenever you can. You don’t have to sign-up or make a reservation to attend, just come.

Q  I don’t personally have any issues but I know of someone who does. How can I get the information to them?
A  The best way to understand CR is to come and see it first-hand. You can ask questions and gather information to take back to someone else.

Q I have small children. Is there childcare available?
A  Yes. Childcare is available; the cost is $4 per child.

Q I heard you have dinner.  What time is that and what is the cost?
A Dinner is served from 6:00-6:45pm and the cost is $4 for adults and $1 for kids