Fellowship of Recovering Lutheran Clergy History: FRLC began in 1990, when two pastors, one LCMS, one ELCA, set out to develop a fellowship of Lutheran clergy in recovery from alcoholism. The organization was originally supported by a grant from Wheatridge but now aims to be self-supporting through member contributions. The Fellowship will be forever indebted to Wheatridge for their early support.
Our Goals The FRLC seeks to:
serve as a network of support for clergy in recovery from alcoholism and other addictions.
provide opportunities for newly recovering clergy to connect with peers.
develop an international network of clergy in recovery willing to assist clergy families and parishes.
be a resource for the Lutheran Church in the field of chemical addiction, being available to Bishops and District Presidents who minister to pastors with chemical dependency issues.
meet annually in retreat.
plan regional events as needed.
become self-supporting through its own contributions.
Our Purpose
Support clergy recovering from addiction.
Clearly convey how the Lutheran Church supports clergy in recovery, especially those who are new to recovery.
Provide ways for recovering clergy to contact and connect with other clergy in recovery.