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Painting & Pastries: Celebrating the Art of Recovery

Come together at the Recovery Engagement Center in Columbia City for a heartwarming celebration, perfect for anyone looking to honor their own recovery or the recovery of a loved one while expanding their supportive community!

Explore your own creativity as you paint a beautiful and timely fall-themed piece with guidance from our instructor, Amy Johnston! While the art activity is geared toward adults and teens, everyone is welcome to enjoy the delightful atmosphere!

Why should you join us? This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the journeys we’ve all taken, to uplift one another, and to foster connections that fight stigma. Plus, we’ll commemorate our loved ones with an eco-friendly, lighted paper lantern launch, symbolizing hope and freedom from addiction.

Painting & Pastries event is absolutely FREE! Just bring your enthusiasm and an open heart!

Expressive Melodies: Songwriting Workshop

Join us for Expressive Melodies, an engaging songwriting workshop series at the Mission 25 Recovery Engagement Center. This weekly event, lead by Gralan Early of Fulcrum Entertainment, is designed to provide a creative outlet for individuals in recovery, foster emotional well-being, and build a supportive community. Whether you’re a seasoned songwriter or just starting, this program offers a safe space to explore your creativity, share your story through music, and collaborate with others.

Each session will cover songwriting fundamentals, including music theory, lyric writing, melody crafting, and more. Participants will also have the opportunity to perform their songs, receive feedback, and learn about the business of songwriting.

This is your chance to turn your emotions and experiences into powerful music, all while connecting with others on the same journey.

Expressive Melodies is FREE and open to adults looking for a creative outlet for their recovery.

Friends & Flannels Friendsgiving Event

Grab your favorite flannel and join us for an unforgettable Friendsgiving night full of warmth, gratitude, and good times! Our first Friends & Flannels Friendsgiving Event wouldn’t be complete without a pizza party, caramel apple bar, game time, art workshop, and YOU.

Don’t forget your flannel! This cozy gathering is all about celebrating friendship, sharing laughs, and enjoying the warmth of the season. We can’t wait to make this Friendsgiving one to remember with you.

Friends & Flannels Friendsgiving is FREE and open to individuals to gather with others in thanks and friendship!

Enjoy an array of delicious pizza options to kick off the evening! We’ve got the classic flavors covered so everyone can dig in. Make your own fall treat at our caramel apple bar! With slices, caramel, and all your favorite toppings, you can create a custom treat that’s perfect for the season. Let the games begin! We’ll be hosting a round of Jeopardy or Bingo for some friendly competition. Fun prizes await, so bring your A-game! Reflect on what you’re thankful for as we each create our own Grateful Tree. A simple but meaningful craft to take home and display, capturing the spirit of the season.

A Blue Christmas: Candlelight Vigil

For many, the holiday season is not a time of joy but a time of deep longing and sorrow. If you have lost someone dear to you, we invite you to join us for a Blue Christmas Candlelight Vigil—a time to honor your loved one and to find comfort in community.

Through moments of quiet reflection, the glow of candlelight and shared understanding, we will create space for grief—acknowledging that it’s okay to not be okay. This in-memoriam event provides an opportunity for expression, remembrance, healing and community during the holiday season.

In collaboration with Churubusco United Methodist Church, Columbia City United Methodist Church and Mission 25, A Blue Christmas Candlelight Vigil will be held at the Recovery Engagement Center.

Holiday Movie Night

Get ready for a holly jolly evening filled with holiday cheer! Join us for a magical Holiday Movie Night featuring the beloved classic, Elf! Snuggle up in your coziest Christmas pajamas and let’s make this night one to remember.

Enjoy a night of laughter, crafts, and delicious treats with family and friends as we celebrate the season together. This event is FREE and open to all ages. Let’s make the season merry and bright!

Festive fun awaits with

  • Bones Theatre Popcorn
  • Tasty Hot Cocoa
  • Christmas Cookies
  • Winter Crafting
  • Cheesy Nachos

Plus! Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas and enjoy the movie in style!

A Blue Christmas: Candlelight Vigil

This holiday season, if you find yourself grieving a loss, struggling with sorrow, facing any kind of difficulty, or navigating disappointment, we invite you to join us for a Blue Christmas Candlelight Vigil—a time to honor your loved one and to find comfort in community.

Through moments of quiet reflection, the glow of candlelight and shared understanding, we will create space for grief—acknowledging that it’s okay to not be okay. This in-memoriam event provides an opportunity for expression, remembrance, healing and community during the holiday season.

In collaboration with Churubusco United Methodist Church, Columbia City United Methodist Church and Mission 25, A Blue Christmas Candlelight Vigil will be held at the Recovery Engagement Center.