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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!

Naloxone (NARCAN) Administration Training

In this FREE Layperson Naloxone (NARCAN) Training, presented by Mission 25, you will learn about the effects of the opioid public health crisis in the U.S., how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug, Naloxone.

Naloxone (brand name Narcan™) is an opiate antidote which reverses an opioid overdose in much as the same manner as an EpiPen (epinephrine injection) reverses an allergic reaction. Opioids include heroine and prescription pain pills like OxyContin, Percocet, methadone and Vicodin. When a person is overdosing from an opioid, their central nervous system and respiration system is depressed and breathing slows, or stops. Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids and reverses the effects of an overdose.

This Training Includes:

  • Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose
  • Demonstrate how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug, Naloxone (NARCAN)
  • Discuss the role of harm-reduction in the overall opioid public health crisis solutions, action plans and strategies
  • List a minimum of three overdose prevention tips for people who use drugs (PWUD)

Vision Vibes & Goals

Dream it. Believe it. Do it. Setting personal goals & aspirations for 2025.

New year, new you! Join us for an inspiring and fun-filled evening of vision boarding, laughter, and creativity.

Not sure what a vision board is? It’s a creative and visual tool that helps you clarify, focus on, and manifest or pray about your goals and dreams. By cutting and arranging images, words, and affirmations that represent the life you want to create, you’ll craft a board that serves as a powerful daily reminder of what you’re working toward. This time around, we’re focusing on the future of 2025.

We’ll provide all the supplies you need to bring your vision to life, along with delicious appetizers—featuring dips and finger foods—to keep the good vibes flowing.

Whether you’re praying about or manifesting big goals or dreaming up your next adventure, this is your time to focus on YOU.

Please note: This event is designed for adults and may not be suitable for younger children.

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.