Grace in the Darkness Free Community Event Oct–Nov.2026 · Aotearoa NZ
Healing · Hope · Freedom

Grace in the Darkness

A five-part journey from trauma to hope

with
Cheri Peters
International Speaker · Author · Host of Celebrating Life in Recovery
You are not what happened to you—your story is still being written.
Free Admission · No Bookings Required · Come As You Are
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Cheri Peters
As seen on TV · Hope Channel · Firstlight · 3ABN

Three cities, one journey

Register · Optional

Admission is free and no booking is required. Registering simply helps the host church plan seating, catering and the children's programme.

The Programme Same in all three cities

Five sessions · one transformative journey

Session 1
Wednesday
7.00 – 9.00 pm
Doors 6.30 pm

From the Pit to the Path

A powerful story of trauma and homelessness, revealing how God meets us in our darkest moments and restores home.

Session 2
Thursday
7.00 – 9.00 pm
Doors 6.30 pm

Understanding Trauma

A compassionate look at how trauma impacts the mind, body and emotions—and why your responses make sense.

Session 3
Friday
7.00 – 9.00 pm
Doors 6.30 pm

Bound by Love or Fear?

Explore people-pleasing and relational patterns, and learn how to build healthy, God-honouring boundaries.

Session 4
Saturday
10.45 am – 12.30 pm

Rebuilding

Discover how healing unfolds over time and how to reclaim your identity through God's truth and grace.

Session 5
Saturday
7.00 – 9.00 pm
Doors 6.30 pm

The Healing Conversation

A guided, safe space for reflection, sharing, and prayer—helping participants process and take their next step toward freedom.

Doors open
6:30 pm
Free admission
No bookings required
All are welcome
Come as you are
Children's programme
Provided each session
Please note
For mature audiences
About the Speaker

Cheri Peters

Cheri Peters is an international speaker, author and trauma recovery advocate. Through her television ministry Celebrating Life in Recovery, featured on Hope Channel, Firstlight and 3ABN, she has helped thousands discover hope after trauma, abuse and loss. Her compassionate, faith-filled presentations combine biblical truth with practical insight into emotional healing.

Hope Channel Firstlight 3ABN
Cheri tells her own story — from the street to a life spent helping others recover.
Books
Miracle From the Streets book cover

Miracle From the Streets

Cheri's own account of childhood trauma, homelessness and the long road out.

Adventist Book Center →
God Is Crazy About You book cover

God Is Crazy About You

A plain-spoken book about being loved before you have anything sorted out.

Adventist Book Center →
Healing · Hope · Freedom

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