Our Ministry to the Bereaved will always strive to bring comfort and healing no matter the source or manifestation of grief. Validating the reality of every individual who comes to us, we will serve, to the best of our ability, whenever and wherever we are needed, with the help of God."
Funeral Planning and Pre-Planning
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Contact: Chanda Manturuk
- Assistance in planning the funeral liturgy and services
- Funeral reception
- Pre-Planning
Funeral Reception Team
Contact: Fran Keith and Maria Christmann
We help grieving families by providing and serving food for funeral receptions in our upper hall. Several teams alternate bringing the food, so no one is over-burdened.
Grief Support Groups
Contact: Martha Monaghan
We offer:
- An evening of prayer and remembrance each November to honor our deceased loved ones
- Bereavement education/support groups open to the community at large: 10-week session offered in spring and fall.
- A library of material on grief-related subjects
And specifically for those suffering pregnancy loss:
Contact: Chanda Manturuk
We also offer:
- Blessing of parents
- Special remembrance services for unbaptized children (There is no time limit for these services, and no constraints regarding the length of your pregnancy. You have a right to grieve the loss of your baby whether your child died at 2 months, 6 months, or full term.)
How to Help Your Grieving Child
