GriefShare—
your journey from mourning to joy

Our fall GriefShare session begins Wednesday, September 9 at 5:30 p.m. at First West in Room A130 (please park in the N. 3rd lot: Parking Lot 3). It will last until Wednesday, November 11th. There will be a special GriefShare on Surviving the Holidays on Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30 p.m. in Room A130. GriefShare also has a website with helpful resources to help you survive the holiday season ahead. To access these free resources, click here.

It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you've lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you've probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel.

That is the reason for GriefShare, a 14-week seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.

Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos also include on-location video and real-life stories of people who have experienced losses like yours. After viewing the video you'll participate in a small group discussion about what you've seen on the DVD. You'll also have the opportunity to interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, learn about their experiences and have the opportunity to share your own.

GriefShare is a non-denominational group and features Biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. Please join us for the GriefShare on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in Room A130. For more information or if you are interested in working with the GriefShare ministry, please contact the Lynne Carter at 398.9101 or email her.

FAQ about GriefShare

Right now you are half-way through a GreifShare 14-week session. Do I have to wait until the next Grief Share session to begin attending?

You are welcome to begin attending the GriefShare group at any session. Each is "self-contained," so that you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 14-week session and to view any of the videos you have not seen.

What is the cost of attending GriefShare?

There is no cost for you to attend GriefShare. We do offer a workbook that costs $15, but you do not have to purchase the workbook in order to participate in the sessions.