Men’s and Women’s Sexual Recovery Groups

In-person groups in Philadelphia

Have you experienced unwanted sexual behavior? Sexual infidelity? Sexual addiction? Does it feel like your sexual behaviors hinder your intimacy with God? Despite your commitments to God and others, have you tried to stop your unwanted sexual behaviors with little success? Do you long to experience freedom from watching pornography, masturbation, fantasy, and other kinds of sexual acting out?

Philadelphia Renewal Network has partnered with Cru City to begin support groups in the city — for both men and women — to help you break free and experience the hope that change is possible. Though not "group therapy," these groups follow a successful model of recovery groups designed to cultivate honest communal support and accountability for those who struggle with unwanted sexual behavior.  Some participants may consider therapy in addition to these groups.

Men’s Group Details & Registration


  • The men's group will use the "Seven Pillars of Freedom" curriculum by Pure Desire, which will be ten months in length. This weekly, in-person group begins on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025. Men are invited to join the group up until the end of November 2025; after that, it will proceed as a closed group for the duration. Explore more about Pure Desire’s Seven Pillars of Freedom model here. To express interest in this group and receive notifications about the start date, fill out this form or email denny.kriczky@cru.org. Denny will then reach out to schedule a brief conversation about the program and to share a bit more about the nature of the group.

Women’s Group Details & Registration