EVents

We are transformed in community!
Join us in celebration, fellowship, and growth. Showing up for events is a great way to get involved and develop deep connections with the men and women you’re offering new life to.

One Year Sobriety Celebrations

Our One Year Sobriety Celebration is just that: Celebrating a group of men and women who have reached their first year of abstinence-based sobriety.

Please join us for this exclusive programming event where you’ll laugh, cry, and enjoy cake – all in under an hour! Here’s a short video of what to expect. 

Breakfast Open House

Curious about who Guiding Light is? Join us for light faire and deep conversation on a Wednesday morning. These are small and fun morning gatherings that happen quarterly.

We usually have some breakfast, hear a little from our Executive Director, and you’ll have a chance to ask questions and get the inside scoop on Guiding Light. Email Liv at Liv@GuidingLightWorks.org for more information.

Guiding Light 5K

Join us for our 2026 5K Run/Walk on October 10th at Millennium Park. It’s a full family event with fun giveaways! REGISTER & learn more here!

P.S. We’re always looking for new sponsors to help us raise money to support our life-changing programs. Email Liv at Liv@GuidingLightWorks.org

Ministry Update Luncheon

Bring your friends! This is an hour-long lunchtime event where you’ll hear directly from our Executive Director and program participants on updates, news, and vision for Guiding Light.

We’d love to see you at our September MUL. Reach out to David at David@GuidingLightWorks.org to learn more!

2027 will be our 3rd annual fundraiser concert! In the gorgeous St. Cecelia Music Center, we host acoustic all-stars for your listening pleasure. Because we find a generous sponsor, all ticket – and silent auction! – proceeds go directly to support our recovery programs. It’s a fun night you don’t want to miss.

Check out last year’s event here!

Iron House BBQs

Did you know that Guiding Light owns and operates 10 properties? 5 of them include fourplexes in Kentwood, called Iron House where our men’s program graduates live, work, pay rent, and build a sustainable new life. Our men living here host the community for BBQs over the summer. Come enjoy a hotdog and great company! All are welcome.

UPCOMING EVENTS

9/30/26

11:30 AM

Ministry Update Luncheon

Catholic Diocese (Across the street from Guiding Light) – 360 Division Ave S

A table-hosted luncheon fundraiser with an hour long program.

10/10/26

9:00 AM

Guiding Light 5k Run/Walk

Millennium Park – 1415 Maynard Ave SW

A fun way to support Guiding Light’s program. Bring the whole family!

2/27/27

4:00 PM

Guiding Light Live!

St. Cecilia Music Center – 24 Ransom Ave NE

An annual benefit concert to fight addiction.

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