107 Main Street, Hamburg NY 14075
(716) 649-2010
Hope, Help, Healing...
Faith Community Network
Clergy and laity from the faith community are working together to support recovery from addiction in our community.
We encouraged all people of faith who are concerned about addiction and recovery to join us for bi monthly meetings and special events such as Narcan training, and mental health educational initiatives.
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We encourage churches to:
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host the prayer box and pray as a congregation
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host the prayer box
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offer/participate in healing services
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participate in Red Ribbon Sunday
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"spark" new programming in our community
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If you are a person of faith and want to get involved, please join us. Call Lynda at 716.548.2284 for details.
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Red Ribbon SundayWe wear red ribbons in support of substance abuse prevention. | St. George'sSomebody is happy it's Red Ribbon Sunday! | St. George'sProud to be drug free. |
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Hamburg UMCFaith leader Judy Black hands out red ribbons before worship | Ebenezer UCCEbenezer UCC incorporated red ribbons and awareness into worship. | Red Ribbon SundayWatermark Wesleyan proudly displays awareness & resource information |
St. George'sAll smiles for Red Ribbon Sunday! | WatermarkWatermark Wesleyan distributes red ribbons | Hamburg UMCFaith leader Deacon Vivian Waltz and acolyte Violet proud to be drug free! |
Ebenezer UCCChildren carry the message of living drug free to the congregation with signs and scripture. | St. George'sCongregants at St. George's Church in West Falls supports Red Ribbon Sunday. | WatermarkRed ribbons for all at Watermark Wesleyan. |
St. George'sRocking their red ribbons. | Hamburg UMCRed ribbons and paraments mark the day. | St. George'sHappy to be drug free. |
Hamburg UMCDeacon Vivian, Lynda Sentz, & Reverend Nicol wear red ribbons to worship. |
Narcan Training at Sparks
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Narcan training takes place six times a year at Sparks of Hope. Provided at no charge through Erie County Health Department, a wealth of information about the opioid epidemic is available. Learn how to save a life, and receive free Narcan kit.
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Resources for Churches:
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The Center of Faith and Addiction
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Toolkit -
https://www.addictionandfaith.com/
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Articles -
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