We want to provide love and support to people who are struggling. At one time or another we all need the help of others to see our way through a difficult time. Whether your struggle is physical, emotional, relational, or financial we are here for you and want to help in whatever way we can.
Need help? If you have questions or want to talk with someone about your needs, please click HERE.
Want to help? If you’d like to be a part of the Care Team and help meet needs, please click HERE.
Questions about care at Rose Drive Friends Church? Please email Care@rdf.org.
THE LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE
Sunday, December 19 | 4:30-5:30 PM | Center Bldg.
The Longest Night Service is a worship gathering for those who have experienced loss, relationally, emotionally, vocationally – or in other ways. God is present with us, and we can find comfort, compassion and strength in community as we worship in song, scripture, prayer and reflection. This is a guided time using a shared Liturgy to offer help and hope over the holidays and end of the year.
Food Ministry: Our Food Pantry is open Wednesdays 4-5 PM and Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 AM**. For additional details, please click HERE. If you would like to donate non-perishable, non-expired items to help us feed those who are struggling, food can be dropped off during Food Pantry hours or at bins located just outside the Church Office and Sanctuary doors. ** Please note that the Food Pantry will be closed Saturday, December 25, for Christmas Day & Saturday, January 1, for New Year’s Day.
CARE GROUPS:
We offer five weekly Sunday Care Groups: DivorceCare, GriefShare, Single & Parenting, Life’s Healing Choices, and Emotional Wellness. See details below or email Soulcare@rdf.org for additional information about DivorceCare, GriefShare, Single & Parenting, Life’s Healing Choices, and Emotional Wellness.
DivorceCare:
Sundays through November 21 | 4-6 PM | $15 workbook fee
Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. Led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help, you will learn how to heal from the deep hurt of divorce and discover hope for your future. $15 cost includes workbook. Please note that DivorceCare will not meet on November 7.
GriefShare:
Sundays through November 21 | 4-6 PM | $15 workbook fee
It hurts to lose someone. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. $15 cost includes workbook. Please note that GriefShare will not meet on November 7.
Single & Parenting:
Sundays through November 21 | 4-6 PM | $15 workbook fee
If you’re a single parent, you’re probably tired, overwhelmed and feeling a bit underappreciated. That’s why we created Single & Parenting groups – to share tips and parenting wisdom that will help you find rest, hope and encouragement. At a Single & Parenting group, you’ll participate in video seminars that explain how to wisely encourage your kids, help your hurting child, develop meaningful friendships with other single parents, and more! $15 cost includes workbook. Please note that Single & Parenting will not meet on November 7.
Emotional Wellness:
(Next group starts early 2022)
Living with anxiety, depression, and other mental health difficulties and disorders can be exhausting and confusing. Join facilitator, Kayla Walkemeyer, ASW, for a small group using the resource Living Grace, where you will learn to empower yourself to reduce symptoms, increase your well-being, and rest in God’s grace. Each attender will need to order their own copy of the Living Grace book – ordering details will be provided with registration.
Life’s Healing Choices:
(Next group starts early 2022)
This transformational group experience is for all who are seeking healing from hurts, strongholds, and addiction. Come learn how to experience true freedom that Christ promises with resources from the book Life’s Healing Choices. Each participant will need to order their own copy of Life’s Healing Choices book – ordering details will be provided with registration.
Overcomers Outreach
For any alcoholic, spouse, or member of a dysfunctional family. Meets weekly on Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm in the Church Nursery. Call Linda (714-996-4606) with any questions or for more info.
CIFT Counseling
For 20 years CIFT has responded to people seeking hope, healing, and growth with a proven combination of competent psychotherapy and the truth of Biblical principles. Our caring staff works to understand your issues and challenges.
Rowntree Gardens: A Quaker Gardens Senior Community
Founded in 1965 by what is now the Evangelical Friends Church Southwest, Rowntree Gardens: A Quaker Gardens Senior Community is a non-profit licensed Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). A non-denominational Christian spirit and ethic guides our state-of-the art facility. Rowntree Gardens is supported by RNs and LVNs 24/7. Residents have access to a Medicare certified rehabilitation center, and physicians who specialize in Geriatrics.