If you have questions contact Jan Kuhtic 616 299 3191 or [email protected].
About GriefShare GriefShare is a network of 15,000+ churches worldwide equipped to offer grief support groups. The program is nondenominational and features biblical concepts for healing from your grief. Groups meet weekly at locations around the world. For the first time this is being offered at SS. Cyril & Methodius to anyone in the local community suffering from the lost of a family member or friend. Each program session is self-contained so that you can join the group at any time and you do not have to attend in sequence. You will be welcomed and encouraged. Full details on GriefShare and other meeting locations can be found at GriefShare.org.
How GriefShare Works It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. Often, friends and family want to help you, but don’t know how. That’s the reason for GriefShare. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and have successfully rebuilt their lives. They understand how you feel because they have been in the same place. They will walk with you on the long path through grief toward healing and hope for the future. “Going to GriefShare feels like having warm arms wrapped around you when you’re shivering.” GriefShare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each GriefShare session has three distinct elements: Video seminar: Encouraging, information-packed videos featuring leading grief recover experts. Support group: Small group discussion about the weekly video content. Workbook: Journaling and personal study exercises that reinforce the weekly session topics.
Who should come … who should not
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. We understand that there are other losses in life that create feelings of grief. You might be experiencing a job loss, a divorce, estrangement from a child, or the loss of friends because of a move. This grief is real, but it is not the kind of grief discussed in GriefShare sessions. We encourage you to ask a pastor, counselor, or church leader for help in finding resources that will be of specific help in your situation.