Pacific Northwest Addictions Ministry Project
Pacific Northwest Addictions Ministry Project
Our Mission
To sponsor a PNWD addictions ministry that inspires and models programs for prevention, healing and recovery from addictions and compulsive behaviors in our UU congregations.
What do we do?
The PNWD Addictions Ministry Project provides education and resources to Unitarian Universalist congregations in the UUA's Pacific Northwest District to help them support individuals and families affected by addictions. Click here 
to see or download our current brochure.
Members of the steering team offer consultation services to congregations regarding addictions through the following:
• Workshops
Assistance in creating a workshop for your community & identifying potential pitfalls in the process.
We can come to your congregation to conduct a workshop for you.
• Worship Services
Providing guest preachers
Designing Sunday Worship Services
Planning a “Recovery Sunday”
• Resources
Assistance in the creation of a network and a support system for recovery in your UU community
Development of resources specific to your local area
Referrals to training resources
Standard district consultation fees apply
Click Here for consulting fee information
The Project Team
| Patti Pomerantz, Chair Eastrose Fellowship | 503-481-9635 cell ppomerantz@uuma.org |
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| Pacific UU Fellowship | 503-281-8134 home | |
| William Norton | 206-632-7177 home wknorton@aol.com |
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| Tom Ten Eyck, Eastrose Fellowship | 503-720-0137 cell teneyckt@dishmail.net |
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| Chris Poole, Shoreline UU Church | 206-542-9271 home cmpoole54@hotmail.com |
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| David Maynard, Eastrose Fellowship | 503-282-5147 home 503-358-4570 (cell) djmaynar@quik.com | |
| Mike Becker, UU Congregation of Salem | 503-589-4332 home mkbecker@comcast.net |
A Unitarian Universalist Spiritual ApproachTo Addiction Recovery
Some recovering alcoholics and addicts have reacted negatively to the theistic language of traditional Twelve Step recovery programs. Unitarian-Universalists have often wondered if there were not some way to approach addiction recovery in a uniquely Unitarian-Universalist way. Individuals and congregations in the UUA are developing alternatives to and supplements for other recovery programs. Below are two such models
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Pacific Unitarian Church of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA uses a format similar to a conventional 12 step meeting. (Click here to see Pacific Unitarian's program in detail,
link to Pacific UU's 7-12 Approach.doc) -
In the Pacific Northwest District one congregation, Shoreline UU Church in Shoreline, WA, through its Addictions and Recovery Ministries has made notable strides in creating an approach supplemental to established recovery programs using a Chalice Circle (Small Group Ministry of Covenant Group) format (See http://www.smallgroupministry.net/public.html ).
National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Every year, in September, the Federal Department of Health and Human Services through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, sponsors National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. This celebration focuses on improving the lives of those suffering from substance abuse through treatment and recovery. To learn more go to http://www.recoverymonth.gov .
Useful Links
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The UUA Addictions Ministry website
This is the website for the association's new addiction ministry including resources, support, leadership and links to various services. We also provide support and guidance for individuals, groups and congregations seeking assistance in addictions ministry development. -
The Addictions Ministry Handbook, by the Rev. Denis Meacham.
Inspiration, guidance and tools for launching and sustaining a congregation-based program to identify and support individual members affected by drug and alcohol addiction. Incorporates up-to-date information from addiction science and pastoral care. To order it click on title above. -
PNWD Addictions Ministry Project Brochure
Describes our purpose, the need, and some of our resources. -
Addictions Ministry Google site. (click here)
Donate to the Cause
The work and outreach of the Addictions Ministry Project is supported through consultation and workshop fees, and through tax-deductible contributions made to PNWD. Gifts may be made in honor or in memory of someone whose life has been affected by addictions.
Click Here to Donate Today
to support this important ministry
Useful National Websites
Click here for a list of governmental, support group, professional and faith based web sites.
Where to Find Help
If you don't see your area or it says it is under construction, we need your help in identifying resources. Please e-mail any and all such information to mkbecker@comcast.net.
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Rogue Valley (under construction)
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Seattle Area (under construction)
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Yakima Area (under construction)
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PNWD Addictions Ministry Project Resources
The items listed below are resources available in the Pacific Northwest District from the Addictions Ministry Project.
1 copy HBO Addiction series
1 copy CNS Neurochemistry of Relapse and Recovery
1 copy One Breath at a Time (Kevin Griffin)
Several copies of Addiction Ministry Handbook
Partial set of Faith Partners training manuals
We're still missing a copy of the HBO series which was taken by someone at the last AGM in Salem...
To borrow these resources contact the Rev. Patti Pomerantz.
503-281-8134 home
503-481-9635 cell
ppomerantz@uuma.org
All of our downloadable documents use Adobe format. These can be read with the Adobe Acrobat Reader (get the most recent version free at Adobe.)