We have a grief support group available at St. Paul Lutheran.

It's called [email protected]. H.E.A.L. is an acronym that stands for Hope and Encouragement After Loss. S.P.L.C. stands for St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Hurt or loss come to us in various ways and at various times in our life. These losses range from loss of a job to loss of a loved one; from loss of one's independence to loss of a relationship. No one is immune from loss. This group is for those who are struggling with some form of loss in their lives. There is no loss that is less important than another. If it is significant to you, it is significant to God and the group. The group will provide compassion, support, and unconditional acceptance, as each experiences their own personal journey towards healing.

This is an open group. New people are welcome to attend at any meeting.

There is no set agenda other than inviting the Holy Spirit's wisdom and guidance in determining the direction that best meets participant's needs.

There are opportunities to share personal experiences, but participants are not obligated to do so. Sharing, however, can have a powerful healing effect for both the sharer and the listener. If a participant chooses to share, the group is there to listen, encourage, and not judge.

There are no set rules. Guidelines however, include:

• Safety - Everyone will feel safe.
• Confidentiality - What is shared in the group will stay in the group.
• Respect - Each participant is equally deserving of being heard and understood.
• Advice - Not everyone is seeking advice, so it will be given only when asked for.

Contact Pastor Dale or Pastor Carrie for more information and for meeting dates and times.

"Father of all mercy! God of all healing counsel! God comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us. We have plenty of hard times that come from following the Messiah, but no more so than the good times of his healing comfort—we get a full measure of that, too. When we suffer for Jesus, it works out for your healing and salvation. If we are treated well, given a helping hand and encouraging word, that also works to your benefit, spurring you on, face forward, unflinching. Your hard times are also our hard times. When we see that you’re just as willing to endure the hard times as to enjoy the good times, we know you’re going to make it, no doubt about it."
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-2 Corinthians 1:3-6 (The Message)