Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church

2501 Heyward Street (corner of Heyward and Queen) - Map
Columbia, SC 29205
803-771-4540
e-mail: Pastor Bingham , church office , Worship Bulletin
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

James Club

AA Meeting (Brown Bag Group), 12 noon Monday - Friday,  Queen St. side of building conference room, first floor Wesley Memorial UMC,  closed meeting.

james club wesley memorial umc

Purpose -  The James Club is a fellowship of people in recovery and other interested persons. Its purpose is to provide support and growth opportunities that are consistent with Christian teachings and "12 Step Based" programs of recovery. The James Club encourages members to be actively involved in  AA or other programs of recovery.

When do we meet? The James Club meets each Sunday morning at 9:45 am at Wesley Memorial UMC, 2501 Heyward St., Columbia, SC 29205. Map to Wesley Memorial UMC The class adjourns at 10:45 am.

Confidentiality - Strict confidentiality is maintained concerning class members and expressed personal concerns.

Format

Name - The James Club is based on the Book of James, a book of action and prayer.

"The Book of James" was considered so important that early members of AA even suggested The James Club as a name for the Fellowship. - Bill Wilson, Pass It On, p. 147

"Faith without works is dead" - James 2:26

Interdenominational - The James Club is ecumenical and interdenominational. Wesley Memorial UMC provides the meeting place as a part of their ministry.

Credo

 We are a fellowship seeking growth and deeper spiritual dimension in our lives.

We know we can be honest about our shortcomings in an atmosphere of complete trust and confidentiality.

Our primary concern is for people in recovery, their families, friends and other interested persons.

We acknowledge that AA and the other "12 Step Based" programs of recovery are not only the most effective methods for coping with disease of chemical dependency and other obsessive compulsive disorders, but are also spiritual programs and a way of life worthy of emulation by anyone.

We believe that God has a unique plan for our lives and wants us to live abundantly and joyously.

We believe that this abundant life is available to us through God's son, Jesus Christ.

We believe in the power of prayer, both individual and corporate, and that our petitions will be answered through Christ.

We believe in the power of community knowing that there is a strength and source of support in this fellowship that transcends anything attainable on an individual basis.

We believe our continued growth is utterly dependent on our willingness to share the Good News and to be available for any calls for help from persons struggling with dependency issues.

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