The Journey

Go Deeper with Your Story

Many people come to adulthood never having truly dealt with pains and patterns experienced in childhood and how that story may be impacting current challenges of life. You are invited to join us for a weekend exploring how your early years have made a mark on you today and in the process find hope, healing and freedom in the truths of the gospel. Within this community, it is our hope that you will gain an increased awareness of grace and a deeper intimacy with the Author of your story.

The Journey is offered in a weekend format
 6:00 pm, November 12 – 5:00 pm, November 15 at Christ Church.

Over the course of the weekend you can expect to cover such topics as:

  • Learning to Lament

  • Not Looking Away from Injustice

  • Dealing with Shame and Contempt

  • Recognizing Relational Styles

  • Forgiveness

  • Disappointment

  • Celebrating Victory

While we recognize that folks come to the Journey from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds it is important to know that while we will dive into these deep areas with care and respect, we will ultimately unapologetically look to God’s word to guide us and with confidence that only the gospel can heal us.

Cost:  $75 includes materials and three meals
scholarships are available

"The Journey gave me the freedom to share my guilt and shame with others in the group. I am thankful for the love, support and transparency demonstrated by all. It emboldened me to openly share my story and to begin my own journey toward healing."

Christ Church Journey Group Participant

Weekend Schedule

Our weekend will be led by Christ Church members Alicia Harley, Katie Heemskerk, Heather Maupin, Matt Tilchen, and Margaret Yasugi, together with Lead Pastor Andrew VanderMaas. All are experienced Journey Group participants and discussion facilitators who look forward to welcoming you!

      6:00 - 6:30 Gathering & Introduction to The Journey

      6:30 - 7:00 Teaching: Journey Guide 1: The Journey Begins 

      7:00 - 8:30 Small Group 1

     9:30 - 9:55 Special Topic #1: Gospel and the Journey

     9:55 - 10:25 Teaching: Journey Guide 2: Responding to Another’s Journey 

     10:30 - 12:00 Small Group 2 

     12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 

     1:00 - 1:30 Teaching: Journey Guide 3: The Journey Back to My Story

     1:30 - 3:00 Small Group 3 

     3:00 - 6:00 Free Time & Dinner on your own (Write a letter to someone who harmed you) 

     6:00 - 6:25 Special Topic #2: Forgiveness

     6:25 - 6:55 Teaching: Journey Guide 4: The Journey of My Childhood

     7:00 - 8:30 Small Group 4

     9:30 - 9:55 Teaching: Journey Guide 5/6: My Journey with Shame and Contempt

     9:55 - 10:25 Special Topic #3: Shame and Counseling

     10:30 - 12:00 Small Group 5 

     12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 

     1:00 - 1:40 Teaching: Journey Guide 8: My Journey with Sexuality 

     1:40 - 3:10 Small Group 6 

     3:10 - 6:00 Free Time & Dinner on your own – Write letter to someone you have harmed 

     6:00 - 6:25 Special Topic #4: Relational Styles

     6:25 - 6:55 Teaching: Journey Guide 10/11: My Journey of Returning / Disappointment

     7:00 - 8:30 Small Group 7

     Worship (At the church of your choice. You are welcome to join us in worship at Christ Church beginning at 8:30 AM)

     12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Provided (sit with your Small Group) 

     1:00 - 1:30 Teaching: Journey Guide 12: My Journey of Redemption 

     1:30 - 3:15 Small Group 8 

     3:15 - 5:00 Large Group wrap-up, sharing time and celebration   (4 - 5:00pm informal celebration time - leave when you must)

Join Us

 6:00 pm, November 12 – 4:00 pm, November 15 at Christ Church.