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Episcopal Commission on Addiction & Recovery is a ministry of
the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas dedicated to enhancing the spiritual,
physical, emotional, and social well-being of communicants in matters
of substance abuse and other addictions. Our primary objective is
to provide information, education, and resources for recovery within
the framework of the restorative Gospel of Love.
The Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the
Diocesan House. The Commission recognizes that alcoholism, drug
dependency, co-dependency, and other addictions affect many persons
in our Diocese. Our goal is to support and affirm an addiction-free
lifestyle, and to build bridges to programs that help people address
addictions of all kinds. We will stay informed about community resources
and offer referral assistance when needed.
O blessed Lord, you ministered to all who came
to you. Look with compassion upon all who through addiction have
lost their health and freedom. Restore to them the assurance of
your unfailing mercy, remove from them the fears that beset them;
strengthen them in the work of their recovery; and to those who
care for them, give patient understanding and persevering love.
Amen.
BCP, p. 821
Commission members include clergy, recovering individuals, and mental
health professionals.
The
Rev. Neal Hern, Chairperson
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St.
Michael and All Angels, Dallas |
| The
Rev. Ray Ball |
All
Saints, Dallas |
| Julia
Chalker |
St.
Philip's, Frisco |
| Sam
Johnson |
St.
Mark's, Irving |
| Susan
Keene, Secretary |
St.
Michael and All Angels, Dallas |
|
Martha Kimmerling |
St.
Michael and All Angels, Dallas |
| Cecile
Lumpkin |
St.
Matthew's, Dallas |
| Leslie
Miller |
St.
James', Dallas |
| Marlene
Shafer-Shattuck |
St.
Anne's, Desoto |
| The
Rev. Charlie Keen |
Grace,
Mesquite |
Consultant |
| Bob
Dicken |
Lovers
Lane United Methodist, Dallas |
Consultant |
| Phil
Paschke |
Catholic
Alcoholism, Addictions Ministry |
Consultant |
| September
11 |
Recovery
Mass – followed by Reception (7 p.m.) |
St.
Michael & All Angels |
| September
27 |
Roman
Catholic/Episcopal Recovery Seminar
(7:30 p.m.) |
St.
Michael & All Angels |
| October
26 – 28 |
Diocese
of Texas Recovery Ministries Retreat |
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| November
9 – 11 |
Interdenominational
Conference |
Omni
Mandalay Hotel
(Las Colinas) |
| November
18 |
Recovery
Sunday |
all
parishes |
For more information about commission events, contact the
Rev. Neal Hern (214-363-5471
or nealhern@aol.com).
 Website Website
Website
Website
Website
Website
(Behavioral healthcare funding)
Website
Website
Website
(HIV and addicts) (Dallas County juveniles) Website
(All girls) Website
(Will take teens with children)
Website
Website
(Families)
Website
(Battered women and children)
Website
(Oak Cliff)
Website
(Women only, detox)
(Inpatient and intensive outpatient)
(Women only, inpatient with children)
Website
(Across from Parkland Hospital)
Website
(Dual diagnosis)
Website
(Outpatient)
(Long term, specializing in relapse history)
Website
(Inpatient and intensive outpatient)
Website
(Inpatient)
Website
Website
The Commission retains a list of individuals who
are qualified in the field of addiction, including physicians, interventionists,
and therapists. Please contact the Diocesan office at 214.826.8310
for more information.
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