Grief and Loss Ministries
The loss of someone close to you is one of life’s most difficult experiences. UMCL offers special ministries that support and encourage those who have experienced grief or loss of a loved one.
GriefShare
After the funeral, when the cards and flowers have stopped coming, most people around you return to their normal lives. But does your grief continue? Do you feel alone?
GriefShare is a caring community of people who will walk alongside you on your grief journey. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. In GriefShare you will have the support of trained group leaders and other group members who are also on a healing path following the loss of a spouse, child, family member, or friend.
In GriefShare, by sharing and by listening to other stories, I didn’t feel alone. I had someone who understood, someone who would listen, someone who cared.” - Amy
All are welcome and you can join at any time.
What to Expect
UMCL’s GriefShare group meets weekly to help you face the challenges of loss and move toward rebuilding your life, all alongside a caring group of people.
Each GriefShare session has three distinct elements
Video Seminar
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects.
Support Group Discussion
It can be very healing to tell others what you are going through. The support group sessions include a time to talk about what you’ve seen on the GriefShare videos and what is going on in your life. While you have the opportunity to tell your story, there’s never pressure for you to do so if you don’t feel like it.
Personal Study and Reflection
The workbook provides an opportunity for further study about the grief process and personal reflection about your grief. The weekly journaling questions help you sort through your emotions. You will also have time in the support group to discuss questions and comments from the workbook study.
You’ll become part of a “family.” GriefShare group members often tell us that they feel like their group has become a family, that they made new friends, and are around people they can relate to.
You’ll discover hope for the future. Over time, you’ll learn ways to restore your hope and rebuild your life. Many GriefShare alumni tell us the program helped them move from deep grief to peace and a sense of joy again.
More about GriefShare at UMCL
UMCL is one of a network of more than 15,000 churches worldwide equipped to offer grief support groups through GriefShare. The program is non-denominational and features biblical concepts for healing from your grief. Learn more about GriefShare at griefshare.org
Seeking for prayer or one-on-one support?
Are you looking for prayer or individualized support during a period of loss or other life challenge? UMCL offers ministries to help.
