Celebrate Recovery is a community of brave souls entering a safe and non-judgmental zone, where we get real about our pain and the negative ways we view ourselves, God, and others. Blending biblical wisdom with practical advice to help us heal and thrive, we’ll learn new truths, develop healthy habits, and see broken relationships healed through the power of Jesus Christ.
For more information contact Teri Quintana at or Lee Gill at
Sunnybrook Church - THURSDAYS
6:00pm - Optional Meal
6:30pm - Worship
7:00-8:00pm - Group
CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED
A children's resource that complements our Celebrate Recovery program. It is for children 5-13 years and takes place on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. It is designed to help lead kids in making Jesus the foundation of their lives; break cycles of dysfunction; and join their parents in forgiveness and healing. For more information, contact Teri at
Our Sexual Assault Ministry provides one-on-one support for survivors to walk through this difficult time. You will experience hope and encouragement to press forward with healing and restoration. For more information contact Rachel at
GriefShare is a 13-week support group created by Church Initiatives for people grieving the death of a loved one, whether the death is recent or not. It’s a place where you can be with others who can relate to how you feel as you experience the pain of your loss. At GriefShare, you’ll learn valuable information that will help you through this difficult time in your life.
Locations: Sunnybrook Church, Sioux City and Summitt Real Life Center, Storm Lake, IA.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm
For more information, contact Angela Schroeder at .
Loss of a Spouse is GriefShare’s 2-hour, one-time seminar for people grieving the death of their spouse. Held three times per year (January, May, and September), Loss of a Spouse offers helpful insights on: What to expect in the days to come, how to deal with the loneliness, what to do with your spouse’s belongings, why it won’t always hurt this much, and other practical help for dealing with the challenges of widowhood.
For more information, contact Angela Schroeder at
Surviving the Holidays is GriefShare’s 2-hour, one-time seminar that offers a safe place for people to learn how to deal with all the demands and emotions the holidays can bring following the death of a loved one. This two-hour event is held yearly in November.
For more information, contact Angela Schroeder at .
GriefSupport for Teens is designed to supports teens who have experienced the death of a loved one, utilizing the adult GriefShare material in an age-appropriate manner.
For more information, contact Shawn Rasmussen at
Bereaved Mothers is a supportive community for mothers who have experienced the death of a child of any age, meeting monthly on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.
Location: Sunnybrook Church
Date/Time: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm
For more information, contact Mandy Clausen at
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Widows Walking Together is for women of any age who have experienced the death of a spouse, no matter how long it has been. Walking together, navigating the challenges unique to widows, the group meets on the first and third Monday of each month.
Location: Sunnybrook Church
Date/Time: First and Third Mondays, 6:30 pm
For more information, contact Connie Luhman at
DivorceCare is a 13-week support group that covers relevant topics for anyone separated or divorced. Through a video lesson and group discussion, participants will learn about topics such as grief, forgiveness, and anger.
Location: Sunnybrook Church
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 6:30pm
Surviving the Holidays is a one-time, two-hour event created for people who are separated and divorced. Held yearly in November, you’ll be welcomed by warm, caring people who understand what you’re going through, and who will help you through it.
For more information, contact Angela Schroeder at
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For more information contact Grant at
Helping Parents Love is a supportive group for parents who are navigating life with a child who identifies as gay or lesbian. The purpose of this group is to:
This will be an online group that will meet on the first and third Mondays at 7pm starting Jan. 15, meeting for 21 sessions.
For more information, contact B.J. Van Kalsbeek at
The Memory Caregiver Support Group is a gathering of people who care for loved ones dealing with memory and thinking challenges associated with dementia. The purpose of this group is to provide spiritual support by seeking God in the journey while receiving and giving emotional and practical support to others. This group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at noon for one hour. Participants are invited to bring lunch along if they so desire.
The current book to be utilized during the meetings is "The Heart of the Caregiver," and is available for purchase at the meeting ($20).
For more information, please contact Angela at or register by clicking on the "request to join" button here.
If you've experienced a death in your family, lost a job, or something has happened that turned your world upside down, we are here to help.
For immediate assistance, please call 712-276-5814 x 2. For after hours support, please follow the answering service prompts.
If you have an unexpected or planned hospitalization and would like someone from Sunnybrook's Care Ministry team to support you, please contact the church at 712-276-5814.
Sometimes it can be helpful to talk with someone about spiritual questions, struggles in life, marriage matters, parenting challenges, grief/loss experiences and relationship issues. We are here to provide support. This support can include connecting with a non-licensed volunteer counselor from our Revive Counseling Ministry, which is a confidential, safe and a personal one-on-one ministry. It can also include referrals to local licensed or non-licensed Christian counselors for ongoing counseling.
For more information and to explore counseling support, please call 712-259-0387 to speak with Francine Holtzen or email her at
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If you have experienced the death of a loved one and would like to contact us for bereavement support and services, please contact BJ Van Kalsbeek at 712-276-5814 x28 or email him at .
Various ministry opportunities exist through the Woodbury County Jail, the Residential Treatment Facility, federal probation and beyond to share the hope and love of Jesus with those who are incarcerated and/or transitioning back into the community. For more information contact BJ Van Kalsbeek at