Invitation to Purpose, Hope & Healing
The Center for Hope & Healing is an outreach of
Woodmont Christian Church.
All are welcome here.
Our Mission
To provide hope & healing to the greater community through spiritual direction, retreats, coaching and other spiritual formation practices.
We welcome all, regardless of faith or background. Services are offered on a sliding scale, with financial assistance provided by Woodmont Christian.
Purpose
Each of us was uniquely created by a loving God and for a special purpose. At CHH, we will be your companion as you seek to find and live out your purpose, or discern your next steps at a fork in the road. Discovering your authentic self as seen in the long, loving gaze of God can lead to a life filled with a sense of belonging and of being fully in tune with who you are meant to be.
Hope
Life can be joyful, and also confusing and hard. At times, hope can seem like a word meant for others, but not for you. Learning to find hope and to see God in the smallest of things is a balm for the soul. The goal of spiritual direction is to recognize God’s amazing work in us and among us in our everyday lives and finding hope in that awareness.
Healing
Sharing your story with a trusted, confidential companion is a first step in healing from life’s hurts and traumas. Wounds of the heart are often hidden from others, even those who are closest to you. At CHH we are available to listen, to never pass judgment, and to help you start on your path to finding hope and healing for the future.
We Invite You
to find purpose, authenticity, and hope at The Center for Hope & Healing. We are a community of trained spiritual directors and coaches who believe that the Creator is in all things and all places, including the everyday moments of our lives. While the world is full of hurry and noise, the Center provides a quiet space for deep listening and thoughtful reflection as you discern your personal path to a deeper walk with your Creator.
Sharing your sacred story in a safe, welcoming environment leads to discovering your authentic self; the person that you were created to be. We would love to walk with you as you take your next step on your spiritual path, no matter where you are or have been on your life’s journey. Our doors are open, and we invite you to come and experience the Center and the hope and healing that we offer to all!
What We Offer
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction helps us experience the divine mystery of faith, through a wise and authentic conversation with a spiritual director. Much as a close friend might help you sort out life’s struggles, an experienced spiritual director offers new insights into your faith. A spiritual direction session is a deep, unhurried conversation about life in the light of faith. Where is God present in your life? How can you be more present to the divine in day-to-day life? If that piques your interest, reach out to one of our Spiritual Directors.
Faith-Based Clifton Strengths Coaching
Coaching with the Gallup Clifton Strengths Full 34 Report allows participants to understand their unique ‘how’ and to align their spiritual and church life with their natural, God-given strengths. Rather than seeking to correct weaknesses, Strengths-oriented coaching focuses on enhancing the ways that participants find success. This coaching provides renewed energy, focus, and joy and can be particularly helpful to those who are burned out or overly stressed.
Trauma Informed Care Group Sessions
Trauma comes in many forms and affects most of us at some point in our lives. In these sessions, we share our stories, learn to listen well to others who have experienced trauma, and find hope and healing through integrated, proven mental health and Biblical principles. For more information, contact Vicki Askew at vaskew@woodmontcc.org.
Group Spiritual Direction
When like-minded people gather together to share their faith journeys, group spiritual direction is a powerful process. With the guidance of a trained leader, each participant shares about their spiritual life with an open hearted, prayerful response from the group. Trust is an essential part of the process, as everything shared is held in confidence..
Retreats
The Center for Hope & Healing team will occasionally offer retreats to provide rest from the hurry of life and to nurture your spirit. Check the Events page to find current offerings from the Center.