Colonial Point

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Ministry Information

The Anchor

About This Ministry: The Anchor is a non-denominational faith based program, that is open to all who have suffered a loss to suicide. It is our desire that this support group will give survivors hope and help them heal.

Service Opportunities: Pray, Become a Prayer Partner, Provide snacks and beverages for meetings, Donate books to our lending library, Participate in Walks to help earn money for education and support groups

Leader: Nancy Cayward

The Anchor is...

• a support group for those who have lost a friend or loved one to suicide.
• a place to meet and share with others who are suffering a loss to suicide. Shared experiences play a vital role in the healing process.
• a confidential/safe place for survivors to vent their anger, share their concerns, feel their pain and ultimately begin to heal by the unconditional love and grace of God.
• a place for survivors to deal with their grief and find healing and hope.

Services Available

• Meetings twice a month
• Lending Library
• Staff support by telephone or email
• Monthly Breakfast
• Prayer Support
• Speakers
• Notification and opportunity to participate in AFSP events

When the need for a local support group for those suffering a loss to suicide was identified, The Anchor was established as an outreach program of Colonial Point Christian Church. After several months of prayer and planning with Dave Johnson, the Lead Minister, other church staff and Lead Facilitator for the group, The Anchor held its first meeting on January 13, 2003.

The Lead Facilitator of The Anchor, Nancy Cayward, lost her son to suicide April 27, 2001. Since then she has been connected with two different support groups, which she has found vital to the emotional healing process. Five months after her son’s death, Nancy started attending Colonial Point where spiritual healing began as well. During this time, Nancy has attended leadership training sponsored by The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, been to a leadership workshop and a leadership seminar along with co-leading a small group at church.

Meetings

When: 2nd & 4th Monday of each month, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Manchester Super 8 Motel, located at 20 Taylor St.
Lead Facilitator: Nancy Cayward
Phone: (860) 654-0045
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Helpful Websites

• www.afsp.org American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• www.road2healing.com Survivors Road2Healing
• www.save.org SAVE - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

God grant me...
the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.