Pastor Vern Saile, of Northgate Free Methodist Church in Batavia,will present aworkshop for individuals in recovery and their friends, family and allies based on the book "Addiction and Grace:Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addiction."

It will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday,May 20, via Zoom. Register here.

The intention is to providing safe, sober health and wellness activities geared towardindividuals in recovery from a substance use disorder and their families.

Any questions, please call (585)815-5248.

About the Book

"Addiction and Grace:Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addiction"isself-help Christian literature published in 1988 by Gerald May and now considered a classic in the field ofpsychology and physiology of addiction.

It offers an inspiring and hope-filled vision for those who desire to explore the mystery of who and what they really are.

May examines the "processes of attachment" that lead to addiction and describes the relationship betweenaddiction and spiritual awareness. He also details the various addictions from which we can suffer, not only to substances like alcohol and drugs, but to work, sex, performance, responsibility, and intimacy.

Drawing on his experience as a psychiatrist working with the chemically dependent, May emphasizes that addiction represents an attempt to assert complete control over our lives. "Addiction and Grace"is a compassionate and wise treatment of a topic of major concern in these most addictive of times, one that can provide a critical yet hopeful guide to a place of freedom based on contemplative spirituality.

The book can be accessed in Hoopla through the Richmond Memorial Library, andyou'll need a library card and pin number to do so.

Another resource for electronic content is the New York Public Library. Any New York State resident can access their digital content by creating an account on their Simply E app.

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