Job Connections is a support group for anyone who is in transition seeking a new job or a new career. The group provides job search information with speakers on specific topics like resume writing and interviewing as well as handouts of written information on job search subjects. Small group discussions allow job seekers to share their experiences with other job seekers and help each other in the process. Tuesdays at 6:30 pm at Prince of Peace. Job Connections Hotline: 952-898-9388.

Cancer Support Group is a support group for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. The group provides a safe and confidential place to share fears and anxieties about living with cancer. The group also offers emotional support in the form of presence, listening, and prayer. There is also a time to address participants’ individual issues. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month at 7:00 pm at Prince of Peace. Contact Mary Dahl at 952-953-9050.

Recovering from Loss Groups (child, parent, sibling, spouse) are designed for adults grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, or friend provide education and confidential small group support with trained facilitators. Mondays at 6:00 pm at Prince of Peace. Contact Gloria at 952-898-9358.

Moving on After the Loss of a Spouse is a support group which provides a safe, confidential, Christ-centered place for adults to gather after having experienced the death of a spouse. Mondays at 6:00 pm at Prince of Peace. Contact Lynette Kaderlik at 952-808-7845.

Coping with Life Transition Group is a support group for seniors who undergone significant life transition such as moving, health issues, coping with the death of a loved one. Mondays at the Regent at Burnsville at 2:00 pm. Contact Sharon Ahnert at 952-423-6849.

Adult Children of Persons with Memory Loss is a support group for adults who have parents or older relatives/friends who have Alzheimers or some other kind of memory loss. Participants will exchange information, education, problem solving and self-care tips. Thursdays at 6:30 pm at Prince of Peace. Paul Blum, from the Alzheimer’s Association, will facilitate the group. Contact Gloria Swanson at 952-898-9358.

Seniors and Caregivers of Aging Loved Ones is a support group for seniors, their adult children, or other caregivers of aging loved ones. This group will discuss topics such as communication between adult children and senior, retirement spending and income, getting resources, transportation, medical issues, and other topics that interest you. Sundays at 9:45 am. Contact Gloria Swanson at 952-898-9358.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) is a support group for adults whose parents are alcoholics. This group will meet Thursdays at 7:00 pm in Room 145. Contact Carolyn Schulte at 952-447-3738.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a support group for recovering alcoholics. This group will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:00 pm in Room 144. Contact Ron Dandurand at 952-432-1557.

Gamblers Anonymous (GA) is a support group for recovering gamblers. This group meets Tuesdays at 12:00 pm in Room 10. Contact Carol Waffer at 952-432-8073.

Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia is a support group for those who suffer from chronic fatigue or Fibromyalgia. This group will meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm in Room 110. Contact Kathleen Waller at 952-445-7883.

Depression Support Group is a support group for those who suffer from depression as well as family members, friends, and other support people. People will gain knowledge about what depression is and how it looks, learn about treatment options, learn how to support someone who is suffering from depression, and gain support through small group discussion. The group will meet for 4 Mondays in October (Oct 2, 9, 16, 23) from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The group will be led by Kim Bushman, PhD, LP from Water’s Edge Counseling and Healing Center. Contact Front Desk 952-435-8102

Arthritis Support Group is a support group for those who suffer from arthritis and for caregivers who support those with arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program is designed to help you learn and practice the different skills needed to build your own individualized self-management program, and gain the confidence to carry out this program. Developed at Stanford University, this six-session program (two hours each session) teaches knowledge and skills needed to better manage your arthritis. For more information or to register for this course call 651-644-4108. There is no fee for this course. The accompanying course book, "The Arthritis Helpbook" can be purchased the first night of claim for $25.00.

12 Steps for Christian Living is a small group which focuses on recovery from any addiction including alcohol, gambling, over-eaters, co-dependency, and other control issues. The group is for those struggling with addictions as well as family and other support people. This fall, the focus will be on “Celebrate Recovery”, and using works by authors Rick Warren and John Baker. It meets on Sunday mornings, weekly, at 9:45 am at Prince of Peace. Contact Kay Erickson at 952-469-3203.