Upcoming Grief Support Groups
GriefShare:
GriefShare sessions are available at Faith Journey Lutheran Church in the fellowship hall, enter from the East side of the church - 127 2nd Ave E in West Fargo, ND. Please call Bonnie @ 701-318-0949 for more information.
GriefShare sessions will begin Saturday, January 6th at 10:00 a.m. downstairs in the Conference Room at Faith Journey Lutheran church. 127 2nd Ave E in West Fargo, ND. 701-282-3309
"Loss of a Spouse": The death of a spouse brings a unique kind of pain. People who are widowed haven’t just lost a loved one—they’ve lost an entire lifestyle. Faith+Journey Lutheran Church in West Fargo is offering " Loss of a Spouse", a 2-hour, stand-alone GriefShare seminar ministry to support grieving spouses. For more information or to register, please contact Bonnie at 701-318-0949 or Darcy Kranda 791-552-3881
Grief Share is also available through Hope Lutheran Church at their South Campus on Mondays (2/5/2024 - 4/9/2024) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Contact is Barb VanDame at 701-235-6629.
Hospice of the Red River Valley
Hospice of the Red River Valley has grief groups open to anyone in the community - please contact them directly for more information.
1701 38th St S, Suite 101, Fargo, N.D. (use west door)
Ethos Hospice
Monthly Group located at the Rustad Recreation Center in West Fargo
contact Wendy Tabor-Buth 701-219-0688 or wendy.tabor-buth@ethoscare.org
Compassionate Friends
Meets the 2nd Thursday at 7 p.m. of each month at Faith Lutheran Church in West Fargo
Chapter Leaders - Paul & Kara Bailey 701-491-0364
Several Churches also have support groups - if you have a home church you can check with them on their offerings
Above are a couple videos that Pastor Cathie Bishop and Pastor Rich Kramer so graciously recorded for our Annual Service of Remembrance in recent years which we hosted virtually. These messages will help provide some guidance and direction during the holidays and navigating what can be a very challenging time.
Below is a video from our Annual Service of Remembrance in 2020 which we hosted virtually. We hope that the message will help provide some meaning for the holidays and hope for year ahead.
Our Annual Service of Remembrance for 2020
Support groups are held across the community through various organizations. These groups are general in nature, allowing individuals to express their grief in a supportive environment. Participants find comfort in the ability to share their grief in a caring and supportive environment with others who are recently bereaved. These groups are free and open to the public.
In addition to the bereavement services for the families we serve, we have provided some helpful grief support links below:
Webhealing.com, the first interactive grief website on the internet, offers discussion boards, articles, book suggestions, and advice for men and women working through every aspect of grief. The site’s founder, Tom Golden LCSW, has provided book excerpts and contact information to help those healing from loss.
With nearly 50 internet support groups plus a wide range of online resources, GriefNet provides support for those dealing with all types of loss. Their companion site, kidsaid.com, helps children and their parents deal with grief and loss in an appropriate and safe environment.
Willowgreen offers support and information for those dealing with life transition & aging, illness & caregiving, loss & grief, and hope & spirituality. The site offers advice, products, and inspirational materials.
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) website contains a Grief & Loss section with grief-related articles and information.
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s website provides a host of information and resources for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury and their caregivers.
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