Grief Ministries

We believe that when we experience grief we enter into a time of great potential for personal growth. These crises can become dangerous opportunities for us to receive comfort and encouragement as we step into new understandings and faith. Each one's journey through the Valley of the Shadow is unique. The journey is best when made with others.

Early Bereavement Care

Grief Ministers accompany the pastor when he meets with the family, represent the church in hosting the funeral/memorial service, coordinate the involvement of other parishioners for family meals, home watch, greeters/ushers, reception team, etc.. (Led by a Care Deacon.)

Grief Recovery Workshop

Six Sundays—April 19, 2009 through May 31, 2009
(excluding Mother's Day, May 10)
4:00—5:30pm in Douglass Hall

The Grief Ministry is providing a workshop on self-care for those who are grieving, and care for others who are suffering a loss. Come for your own sake or for the benefit of another. Care-recipients and care-providers will grow together. Consider attending with a friend.
Sessions will include practical tools, stories shared by those further along the same road, spiritual guidance, recommended resources and fellowship with others living the same experience. While our focus will be on bereavement, the workshop will be helpful to those recovering from the loss of a marriage. Divorcees are welcome.
This workshop will be facilitated by Arvin Engelson, Pastor of Care Ministries.
You can register for this class by calling Barbara Silverstein, Grief Ministries Coordinator, at 408 996-0142 or by email.

Contact

Barbara Silverstein

(408) 996-0142


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