Support Groups at KUMC

At various times in our lives, situations arise for which we could use the support of others in similar circumstances. Or sometimes we may be in an on-going situation which affects our lives. There is help for you, no matter what difficulties you are facing. The following are some of the means of support available:

Between Jobs Ministry provides job seekers with helpful encouragement and prayer, job search techniques and networking.  Click HERE for more information.

Griefshare is a 13-week support group for those who have lost loved ones. Whether your loved one died last week or years ago, the grieving process is a journey that takes-time to heal. This study uses experts on DVD, a study guide and class discussion to help us do just that. More information about Griefshare can be found at www.griefshare.org.

There is a depression/bipolar support group (DBSA) which meets Monday nights at 7:00 pm in G229. For more information, call 713-600-1131.

There are two support groups for those fighting sexual addictions (SAA) which meet here at the church. One meets on Saturday mornings from 9:30 - 11:00am and one on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Both groups meet in the Family Outreach Center room 15 (across the street from KUMC). Please email Paula Cade for more information about the gender of these groups and also meeting places and times.

For persons in need of help with co-dependency, (CODA) a group meets on Monday evenings at 7:15 in room G224/225 here at the church. For more information, please call 713-854-7282.

For those in need of help with the issue of co-dependency involving someone with a sexual addiction, there is a support group (COSA) which meets at 7:00 pm in G227. For more information, please call 281-359-5321.

A support group meets at KUMC on the third Thursday of each month for parents of homosexual persons who need someone with whom to talk. For more information, email Loretta Rogers or call her at 281-852-7346.
Grace Groups
All life experiences whether they are wounds, events, disappointments, celebrations, beliefs or achievements leave their imprint on our souls. This imprint, in turn, touches our relationships at home, at work, at school, in our social and our spiritual communities. Grace Groups provide a safe environment that invites people to examine life experiences that may have impacted their emotional and spiritual health. Read More
Community Support Groups

Many other support groups meet in the area to help people through difiicult times. The following is a list of some of those services.

If you are battling an addiction to alcohol or other drugs call Alcoholics Anonymous at 281-441-3050 or 281-358-5924. Family members who need support during this time of recovery and transformation can call the same number to find a support group.

There are two Christian oriented twelve-step Celebrate programs in the area. Paula Cade has information about these groups and can be contacted at the church office or via email at paula.cade@kingwoodumc.org.

There is a daytime caregivers support group at Northeast Hospital for those who are responsible for the care of a loved one. Call Chaplain Nancy Parsons at 281-540-7852.

Family Time offers a support group for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence or other serious crimes. Call 281-446-2615.

There is a group at Kingwood Medical Center for parents whose baby has died either before or after birth. Call Tanya Poe at 281-348-1349.

There are many other support groups in the area and more information about many of these can be gained by emailing KUMC Director of Pastoral Care Paula Cade or calling her at (281) 358-2137.