by Minister Gordon Street, Commissioned Minister – Southwest Conference, UCC
For the past several years, my ministry has centered on “making a spiritual connection”—meeting people where they are and helping them reconnect with a personal sense of the Divine through the lens of 12-Step wisdom.
As my ministry continues to grow and evolve, I’m excited to share its new title and theme: Recovery Spirituality in Action. This updated name reflects not a new direction but a deeper commitment to what has always been at the heart of my work—spirituality lived out in real time, in the real world, with real people.
■ What Recovery Spirituality in Action Offers
My ministry provides a unique space for spiritual exploration, reflection, and community, particularly for those impacted by addiction, recovery, or life transitions. The heart of this work is presence—not fixing, but walking alongside.
Guest Sermons & Reflections – Sharing messages of hope and spiritual awakening grounded in 12-Step wisdom, accessible to all regardless of recovery background.
Workshops & Conversations – Creating safe spaces for open dialogue where individuals can ask honest questions, explore their spirituality, and share their stories.
Small Group Ministry – Facilitating groups that focus on spiritual practices, reflection, and building a supportive faith community.
Recovery Spirituality Lens – Offering congregations a way to see how 12-Step spiritual principles—honesty, hope, faith, courage, willingness, and service—can enrich congregational life.
■ Why This Matters
Many individuals in our communities are searching for a spiritual home where their journeys—including their struggles—are honored, not hidden. Recovery Spirituality in Action seeks to be a bridge: between
church and community, between spirituality and daily life, between wounds and healing.
This ministry isn’t about imposing answers. It’s about listening deeply, creating connection, and walking together toward wholeness.
■ How to Engage
I welcome invitations to:
Offer guest sermons or 5-minute messages during Sunday services, followed by conversation time.
Write short newsletter reflections to spark dialogue.
Host informal Q&A; gatherings to explore what your congregation’s spiritual needs may be.
If your congregation is looking for ways to expand its outreach, deepen its spiritual life, or offer a safe place for those in recovery and their loved ones—this ministry is here to help.
■ Gordon Street
Commissioned Minister – Southwest Conference, UCC
602-690-4596 | gpstreet3@me.com
“Recovery is not just about abstinence—it’s about spiritual awakening, community, and rediscovering the sacred in everyday life.”