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Greif Counseling is available for those in need of spiritual and emotional support during difficult times of grieving. This group takes place on an as needed basis. Contact the church office or Julie Miehe to inquire.

We also post weekly healing meditations here to help during difficult times where ever you are:

Weekly Healing Meditations:

“Never forget that God is your friend. And like all friends, He longs to hear what’s been happening in your life. Good or bad, whether it’s been full of sorrow or anger, and even when you’re questioning why terrible things have to happen.”   —Nicholas Sparks

Sometimes we mistakenly believe that our grief dishonors our faith. After all, if we have faith, we shouldn’t be sad about death. In fact, we should rejoice! Our religious training or affiliation may only reinforce this misconception.

But God made us to love, which means He also made us to grieve. And if He is our friend, He will compassionately bear witness to all of our human thoughts and feelings.  Having a relationship with God means we can take everything to Him, Including questioning our faith.

Se let’s be clear on this point: Having faith and grieving are not mutually exclusive.  Even if we believe that one day we are to be reunited with our loved ones who have died, we still miss their presence here on earth.

I can have faith and grieve. I can also question my faith. God understands and accepts all of me.

From Grief One Day at a Time by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.