Fellowship of Recovering Lutheran Clergy (FRLC)


The FRLC recognizes addiction as primary, progressive, predictable, chronic, and terminal. Addiction can be arrested at any stage of its development. Recovery from any and all addiction is a spiritual process. We bear witness to this truth at every level of Church. All Lutheran clergy struggling with any form of addiction are always welcome. We’ll do whatever we can to provide support.

Weekly Recovery Meeting for Lutheran Clergy & Rostered Members

All clergy or rostered member in any type of 12-Step recovery are welcome to join our weekly meeting during which we discuss our experiences of being in recovery while also serving as pastors.

When: Thursdays at Noon (Central Time)
Setting: Closed, private, anonymous conference call.
Contact: Pastor Melanie Martin-Dent, mmartindent@yahoo.com.com for Zoom link. Anonymity is strictly protected. 

Mailing Address:

FRLC 
c/o Center of Addiction & Faith
7167 Waterstone Lane
Woodbury, MN. 55125
Phone: 651-356-1073

The Center of Addiction & Faith has a website: Center of Addiction & Faith (addictionandfaith.com)

Many resources are available on the site, including a new podcast: “My Story of Addiction & Faith” featuring stories of clergy in recovery. 

Stories of Addiction & Grace – Center of Addiction & Faith (addictionandfaith.com)


Addiction & Faith Conference

Save the Date for the next Addiction & Faith Conference: October 5-7, 2023

A Hybrid Event–Attend in person or online!

For more information and to register: http://www.addictionandfaithconference.com

Pre-conference Retreat for Clergy in Recovery click here for more information.