# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The 17th Annual Healing Power of Spirituality - Common Ground Series
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The 17th Annual Healing Power of Spirituality…about the spiritual aspects of recovery.About this EventJoin us at Atonement Church for the Common Ground Speaker Series — an inspiring space where recovery, spirituality, and community meet.Exploring the Healing Power of Spirituality in RecoveryAbout the SeriesThe Common Ground Speaker Series is a collaboration between Caron Treatment Centers and Common Ground Ministry, hosted at Atonement Church. Together, we bring the recovery community and wider public into conversation about the spiritual dimensions of healing.Each session features speakers who share their lived experiences, spiritual insights, and personal journeys in recovery. The series is designed to inspire hope, deepen understanding, and nurture community through honest storytelling and reflection.At Common Ground, we believe that everyone is recovering from something — whether from addiction, loss, hurts, hang-ups, or simply the challenges of life. Our gatherings offer a safe space for honest conversation, strong relationships, and spiritual exploration for body, mind, and spirit. All are welcome.Tuesday, October 14, 2025Director of Spiritual Care, Caron Treatment CentersWe are excited to welcome Rev. Kristen Wall-Love, the newly appointed Director of Spiritual Care at Caron Treatment Centers and a new resident of Berks County. Kristen brings compassion, insight, and years of spiritual leadership to her work, with a passion for creating inclusive, grace-filled spaces where healing and transformation can flourish.In her talk, Rev. Wall-Love will share her own recovery journey as a food addict, reflecting on the power of spiritual practice, community, and self-compassion in finding peace and freedom. Her perspective as both a spiritual leader and someone personally walking the path of recovery offers a powerful message of hope and authenticity.“We’re thrilled to introduce Rev. Wall-Love to our community as she begins her journey here in Berks County — and even more excited to hear her share her heart and story with us.” - Pastor TomTuesday, November 11, 2025Olin MorrisNational Military & Veterans LiaisonA U.S. Army veteran and person in recovery, Olin Morris has dedicated his life to supporting service members and veterans navigating addiction and mental health challenges. His story of perseverance highlights the strength of recovery, the importance of connection, and the grounding role of spirituality.“Olin embodies the truth that recovery is not only about freedom from addiction, but about discovering resilience, connection, and a renewed spirit.” – Christine D’Appolonia, Caron Treatment CentersTuesday, March 10, 2026Director of Strategic Growth and Advocacy, Caron Treatment CentersCarrie Bates is an advocate for recovery. As a three-time Olympic gold medalist (OLY) in swimming and a person in recovery, she deeply understands the interplay of the drive for excellence, trauma, life changes, and addiction. Sharing her truth and living her recovery out loud has been at the center of her work. Since 2012, she has helped others access treatment and fought to end the stigma that surrounds the brain disease of substance use disorder.Carrie came to Caron in 2025 as director of strategic growth and advocacy. In her role, she works with partners in recovery to help more families in need access treatment and support services, promote Caron’s neurorestorative approach to treatment, reduce stigma, and advance awareness about addiction as a brain disease and recovery's benefits. Carrie is passionate about prevention, the importance of mental wellness, the impact of addiction on families, the difficulties women face in accessing treatment and recovery support, and the role of employers and workplaces to support recovery.Before coming to Caron, she served as an outreach manager for a well-known substance use disorder treatment center where she worked directly with employers, patients, and their families to navigate the process of finding the treatment they need for sustainable recovery. Carrie has been a fixture in traditional media, podcasts and as a keynote speaker sharing her personal story, tips for families, and hope.Tuesday, April 14, 2026Mike ShootyAuthor, Founder of Just Today, LLC.Mike Shooty is the author of Lost in London: A Journey from Insanity to Acceptance, a powerful memoir chronicling his path from addiction to recovery. As the founder of Just-Today LLC, he dedicates his life to supporting others on the road to recovery—speaking incommunities, and donating a portion of book proceeds to fund vital recovery services.Mike is a Certified Recovery Specialist, Certified Family Recovery Specialist and active member of the Chester County Drug and Alcohol Counsil. With a voice shaped by lived experience, Mike is passionate about helping audiences understand substance use disorder, and the power of recovery.Event Details:Location: Atonement Church |5300 Penn Avenue | Wyomissing, PADoors Open: 6:30 p.m.Program Begins: 7:00 p.m.Admission: Free | No registration requiredQuestions? Contact:Pastor Tom Scornavacchi, Common Ground Mission Developer — 610-375-3512 | Pastortom@cgrcommunity.orgJohn Guthridge, Caron Alumni Relations — jguthridge@caron.org | 717-250-9268No registration and no admission charge.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wyomissing/the-17th-annual-healing-power-of-spirituality-common-ground-series/100001716921952779
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art, literary-art, spiritual, sports, nonprofit, mental-health, storytelling
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Wyomissing
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Atonement Lutheran Church
- **lat**: 40.3326531
- **long**: -75.9634542
- **full address**: Atonement Lutheran Church, 5 Wyomissing Boulevard, Wyomissing, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The 17th Annual Healing Power of Spirituality - Common Ground Series being held?
  - **A:** The 17th Annual Healing Power of Spirituality - Common Ground Series takes place on Tue, 14 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Atonement Lutheran Church, 5 Wyomissing Boulevard, Wyomissing, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The 17th Annual Healing Power of Spirituality - Common Ground Series?
  - **A:** The 17th Annual Healing Power of Spirituality - Common Ground Series is organized by Caron Pennsylvania.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The 17th Annual Healing Power of Spirituality - Common Ground Series is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wyomissing, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The 17th Annual Healing Power of Spirituality - Common Ground Series sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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