Healing and Restoration
Resources for healing and crisis care
Healing Cohort
The Healing Cohort is a fellowship of believers that walks together to seek healing from hurts, recovery from addictions and freedom from secret sin, for lives wholly surrendered to Jesus. Loosely based on the principles of Celebrate Recovery and other 12-step programs, we invite God and each other into the spaces that we struggle to give fully to God, that we keep in the dark, or away from church and from others.
Our Cohorts have included people who brought:
Hurts—from families of origin, sexual violence, abuse, betrayal, trauma
Unwanted behaviors and sin—abuse of substances, misuse of food, unwanted sexual behavior, and other captivating sins
Other burdens—depression, anxiety, lack of spiritual flourishing
On the 2nd Sunday of January each year, we hold an orientation for those interested in learning more. The Cohort runs for 8 sessions, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from January through May. For more information, email Nam Hee Kim (namhee@citylifeboston.org), our Director of Justice & Mercy Ministries.
Restorative Care
Conflict Mediation
As Jesus reconciled us to God “by making peace through his blood” (Col 1:20), we are called to pursue peace with others as an expression of that same grace (Rom. 12:18). In a diverse community, conflict can happen, and members are first encouraged to address significant offenses privately (Matthew 18:15–17). If you find you have questions about or want to request private mediation, please reserve time with Nam Hee Kim (namhee@citylifeboston.org) below.
Abuse and Sexual Violence
No scripture condones the physical, sexual, emotional, or spiritual abuse of an image bearer. If you have questions about or would like to receive care for an experience of abuse, neglect, gender-based violence or stalking, please reserve time with Nam Hee Kim (namhee@citylifeboston.org) below.
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In addition to overseeing Citylife’s justice and mercy ministry to the city, Nam Hee’s role also includes coordinating crisis care at Citylife. She is formerly a family law attorney specializing in abuse cases and has completed trainings in intimate partner abuse education and family mediation.
Whether you are struggling with something or just have a question, Nam Hee is available to connect thoughout the week and in person on Sundays. Please reach out!