New Jerusalem Now

Spring has sprung and, now that summer is just around the corner, it’s time we start getting people involved in our first-ever Summer Soulstice.

On June 20th New Jerusalem is hosting a huge block party intended as both a celebration of recovery and as an effort to raise funds during an especially fragile season for us.  There’ll be music and a dance-off, pancakes and BBQ, a farmers’ market, a silent auction, and a lot of laughter. 

In order to pull off such an ambitious event, we’re relying on support from a ton of friends.  While there are many ways to help out, one of the simplest needs we have can be met through the donation of items for the silent auction. Whether it’s something artsy and crafty, a bike helmet, books, furniture, or theatre tickets, give Justin a call (215.763.8806) if you think you might have something that would be a good fit.

The life of New Jerusalem isn’t sustainable apart from God and God has blessed us greatly with many friends like you, so your interest and involvement in this event is something for which we’re extremely grateful.

Check out the EVENTS page for more info.

Life in recovery has its share of peaks and valleys, but lately there has been a lot of cause for celebration around New Jerusalem.  Even during the darkest of seasons, we are learning to find examples of in-breaking light… and James, a member of our Advanced Community, has been one such embodiment.

James celebrated his one-year anniversary a couple of weeks ago.  For those that know James, he’s always got something to say:

The one-year anniversary is something I take pride in.  It made me have a sense of understanding who I am and how to live life, truly, to its fullest.  It was a stepping-stone, an opportunity, and it’s exciting to see the drastic changes I’ve made in my life.

Having a sponsee brother and someone that believed I could do this felt really good.  The people around me—celebrating with me, encouraging me—made me feel more important than I ever have.

And it showed other people hope, that recovery is a possibility for anyone and that the program can make it happen.  It gave me the opportunity to share my experiences, strengths, and hopes.  It shed light of love, understanding, and commitment.  It gave me the opportunity to represent what recovery actually looks like on a one-day-at-a-time basis.

Just for today, I am clean and sober; I’m happy.  It’s not my will that anything be done; it’s God’s will that be done in everything.  God is my sole provider and guider.

My anniversary went very well.

Congratulations James!  It was exciting to be there to help you celebrate an inspiring accomplishment.  For those that couldn’t make the party, imagine yourself there as you view the rest of the pictures HERE.

Today, May  7th, is our Director Brian’s birthday!

He lives with a lot on his plate and with multiple hats on his head… 

But we made him take a vacation a couple of weeks ago and threw him a party today, so hopefully that’ll be enough to keep him around!