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Celebrate Recovery · Zion Lutheran Church · Fairbanks, Alaska

20 Years of Hope
and Healing

in Alaska
Friday, June 5, 2026 | Saturday, June 6, 2026
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Live Band & Worship
Salmon Bake Dinner
Door Prizes
Event T-Shirts
Keynote: Tommy Woodard
CR community gathering — Fairbanks, Alaska
About Celebrate Recovery

A Safe Place to Find Freedom

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction of any kind. It's a safe place to find community and freedom from issues controlling your life.

This isn't just for those dealing with addiction — over 70% of participants come for grief, anxiety, codependency, anger, and other hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Whoever you are and whatever you're carrying, you are welcome here.

Zion Lutheran Church in Fairbanks has been hosting CR for 20 years, and this anniversary celebration brings together groups from across Alaska for a weekend of worship, community, and healing.

35,000+
Churches worldwide running CR programs
20 yrs
CR at Zion Lutheran Church, Fairbanks AK
70%
Of participants attend for non-addiction hurts
Alaska
Groups from Fairbanks, Anchorage, MatSu, Juneau & more
Celebrate Recovery 20 Years — Zion Lutheran, Fairbanks Alaska
Event Schedule

Two Days of Celebration

Join us Friday evening for large group, then return Saturday for a full day of worship, teaching, community — and a Salmon Bake to close it out.

Friday Meeting

June 5, 2026
6:30 PM
Light Dinner
Doors open, fellowship begins
7:00 PM
Large Group Celebration
Praise & Worship — live music & singing
Evening
Tommy Woodard — Live Testimony
Personal story from our keynote speaker
Later
Open Share Small Groups
Breakout sessions for community sharing
Close
Solid Rock Café
Cookies, fruit, coffee & tea

Saturday Conference

June 6, 2026 · $20 Registration
7:00 AM
Check-In & Registration
Receive name tag & event T-shirt
7:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
Served until 8:30 AM
8:30 AM
Early Morning Session
Welcome from Pastor Scott Barkdull · Worship with Father Dave & the Church People · "The Crazy Story of How Celebrate Recovery Came to Alaska" — told by the people who lived it
Late AM
Late Morning Session
Liz — "Confessions of a Good Church Lady"
Lunch
Lunch Served
Door prizes & fellowship
Early PM
Early Afternoon Session
Worship with Father Dave & the Church People · Keynote: Tommy Woodard
Late PM
Late Afternoon Session
Ministry Leader Introductions · Door Prizes
Closing
Hallelujah Chorus
Presented by Quinhagak, AK 5th Grade Class
After Event
Salmon Bake Dinner
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Sides & Dessert
Catered by Pike's Landing
Keynote Speaker

Meet Tommy Woodard

Tommy Woodard — Keynote Speaker
Tommy
Woodard
Keynote Speaker · Saturday Conference

Tommy Woodard has spent 30+ years telling stories that make people laugh — and then, without warning, think about Jesus. His unique blend of humor, faith, and honest storytelling has reached audiences across stage and screen nationwide.

He starred in Family Camp (2022) and The Forge (2024), two faith-based feature films released in theaters nationwide. Today, Tommy creates new work through 231 Collective — building films and art that use humor and story to encourage people and point them to what's true.

Tommy also serves as a pastor at New Church in Oklahoma City. He brings that same heart to live events: funny, faithful, and weirdly helpful.

Comedian & Storyteller Family Camp (2022) The Forge (2024) 231 Collective Pastor · New Church OKC
Registration

Reserve Your Spot

Registration is required. Register online to secure your spot and guarantee a T-shirt.

  • Friday, June 5 — Free to attend. Light dinner at 6:30 PM, large group at 7:00 PM.
  • Saturday, June 6 — $20 registration fee, payable at check-in (cash or check only). Scholarships available — no one turned away.
  • T-shirt deadline: May 15, 2026. Register by May 15 to have your size guaranteed on the day.
  • Zion Lutheran Church · 2982 Davis Road · Fairbanks, AK 99709
Questions?

Conference Registration Form

Attendance
We ask that everyone who attends the Saturday event pay the event fee of $20.00, which includes a fabulous Event T-Shirt! Payment can be either cash or check. We currently are not set up to process other forms of payment. Thank you!
Lodging (Optional)
No payment collected here. $20 Saturday fee
paid at check-in (cash or check only).
Location

Zion Lutheran Church

Address

2982 Davis Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Venue for both Friday & Saturday

Event Dates

Friday, June 5 — Dinner at 6:30 PM, Large Group at 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 6 — Check-in at 7:00 AM, Conference 7:00 AM–4:30 PM

Catering

Salmon Bake Dinner catered by
Pike's Landing, Fairbanks

Contact

Liz Gerdes — CR Alaska State Rep

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