The Refuge is a collection of people who are broken in different areas. Together we meet the grace of God through music, dinner and issue-specific support groups. Most groups meet on Thursday nights at Woodland Hills, and free child care is provided.
Thursday night schedule:
6:00-6:30 p.m. – Dinner ($3/person)
6:30-7:00 p.m. – Worship
7:00-7:20 p.m. – Teaching and testimonies
7:20-7:30 p.m. – Break out time
7:30-9:30 p.m. – Small group time
9:30-10:00 p.m. – Coffee and dessert
All of the following Refuge Groups meet on Thursday night and follow the schedule above unless otherwise noted. Some groups are open (meaning you can show up and join at any time) and others require you to register ahead of time. Some groups may not be meeting at this time.
A Father's Heart
- We have no greater ally than our heavenly father. Jesus’ security & identity was based on his relationship with his father. We will be mining God's word to discover "How great is the love that the father has on us that we should be called children of God" no longer orphans, and to grow in knowledge and to experience "The Heart of the Father".
Betrayal and Beyond
- Betrayal and Beyond is the sister group of Pure Desire (above) for women who have been betrayed by the sexual struggles of someone they love. Jesus tells us that it is when we let our pain, sorrow, and anger out that we can receive comfort. This group is a safe place where you can be real as you seek healing.
Courage To Change
- Are you feeling consistently unfulfilled in relationships? Do you tend to have caretaker or controlling behavior? Do you struggle with intimacy problems? Learn about what causes codependency and how to create healthy boundaries in relationships.
Discovery in Christ
- Discovery in Christ is a new approach to healing in the area of drug and alcohol addiction. You are not alone, and your identity does not have to revolve around your "problem." We believe that you can move beyond "recovery" into wholeness and fellowship in the body of Christ.
Divorce Care
- Divorce Care is a 12-week series of videotaped seminars on healing from divorce and separation. Small group processing time is also included. The videotapes feature nationally known speakers such as Dr. David Seamands and Larry Burkett.
Healing Our Wounds
- Have you ever wanted to know HOW to heal past wounds and overcome Satan's deceptions? Healing Our Wounds is a support group for renewing our minds and hearts to overcome past wounds. Healing begins when you find the truth about who you are and who God made you to be.
Life on Purpose
- In Life on Purpose, our deepest intention is to grow in our capacity to love God, others, ourselves, and all of creation. We study, discuss and practice a variety of spiritual disciplines which help us position ourselves where God can do His transformative work in our lives.
Pure Desire
- Pure Desire is a men's group that provides support and direction for those struggling with sexual issues. If you have been afraid that the church is the last place you can be honest, think again. We provide a caring atmosphere where you can be open and honest and not feel you are alone in your struggles.
Sacred Space
- Creating space for people in the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender community to explore what's holy and sacred in their lives as a way to go deeper in their relationships with God.
The Ultimate Journey
- The Ultimate Journey is a general growth and healing group. It will take you through three distinct phases dealing with your past, present and future. It leads people from the bondage of their past into a intimate relationship with their loving creator.