HELP get the word out about this important day. The Recovery Advocacy Network of the Diocese of Pennsylvania is sponsoring  The Church in Recovery. On March 3rd, Come and See how you can be an advocate for those living with addiction. Having a recovery advocate in each parish will establish a network throughout the Diocese responding to persons with a substance use disorder. The church can be a powerful force in response to addiction.

Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald and First Lady Betty Ford, is the keynote speaker. Susan is the former board chair of the Betty Ford Center. Since 1982, Susan has worked on projects at the Center and has focused her personal efforts on the impact of addiction on the family. Susan is particularly active with several programs at the Center, including medical student training, the Center's unique children's program, and special programs for women with addictive disease.

Please post the flyer and help us publicize this event. Invite those within the parish who are passionate about recovery to attend this event and help us create a network by naming an advocate for your parish. If you have any questions or want more information please contact The Rev. Richard Vinson at [email protected] or 808-343-2008.

A sample announcement is provided below.

Thank you for your attention to this mailing and we hope to see you on March 3rd.

The Recovery Advocacy Network