Burnsville
Adult grief education and support
These regular groups for grieving adults include open group discussions and presentations on specific topics.
When: Mondays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Prince of Peace Christian Life Center, 13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: 952-898-9393
Grief Support Groups for children and teens
Youth grief Services is offereing a fall grief support series designed to help youth and teens, ages 4 through 18, grieve the death of a loved one. Parent/adult groups also offered to provide education and support for the caregivers in the children's lives.
When: Fall dates: Thursday's - Oct. 1, 8, 22, Nov. 5, 19, Dec. 3 & 17. 6:45 - 7:45 PM
Where: Ebenezer Ridges Care Center, 13810 Community Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Cost: No fee.
Contact: Call Youth Grief Services at 952-892-2111 with questions. Email lhansen3@fairview.org or visit our website Youth Grief Services
Growing Through Loss
The South Suburban Coalition of Churches sponsors this educational series for grieving adults. Each session begins with a speaker, followed by small group discussions. Each session is complete in itself. You're welcome to attend one or all.
When: Sept. 10, 17, 24 and Oct. 1 7-9 PM
Where:Easter Lutheran Church by the Lake
4545 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Phone: 651-452-3680
Cost: $3 donation requested
Contact: Call 952-890-0045. Email gtl@mmotc.org
Grief Support
Richard J. Obershaw, founder, director, and full-time psychotherapist at the Grief Center in Lakeville, MN will speak at these monthly meetings sponsored by White Funeral Home. Registration is not required and the series is open and free to the public.
When: Every 3rd Wednesday, 6:00 PM.
Where: 12804 Nicollet Ave. Burnsville
Cost: Free.
Contact: 952-894-5080
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Chanhassen
Adult education and support
The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors ongoing education and support groups for grieving adults. The program is the combined effort of sixteen West Suburban area churches and intended to help adults suffering from the loss of a loved one. Each week there are learning, healing and growing experiences offered through professional speakers, videos and breakout sessions. Trained volunteers in support group facilitation are the leaders for the breakout sessions that consist of spouse, child, parent, sibling and other significant deaths. Individuals may attend the group at any time by coming to a meeting or by contacting grief coordinators.
When: Sept. 3 -Nov. 26, 2009
Meeting structure remains the same - 4:00 - 4:30pm social time, 4:30 - 5:00pm devotional and speaker and 5:00 - 6:00pm individual break out groups - break-out group consist of spouse, child, and family and friends.
Where: Wayzata Community Church - 125 E Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata, MN 55391
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 612-801-2491, 763-475-7124, or 763-545-1108.
Delano
Adult education and support
The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors ongoing education and support groups for grieving adults. The program is the combined effort of sixteen West Suburban area churches and intended to help adults suffering from the loss of a loved one. Each week there are learning, healing and growing experiences offered through professional speakers, videos and breakout sessions. Trained volunteers in support group facilitation are the leaders for the breakout sessions that consist of spouse, child, parent, sibling and other significant deaths. Individuals may attend the group at any time by coming to a meeting or by contacting grief coordinators.
When: Sept. 3 -Nov. 26, 2009
Meeting structure remains the same - 4:00 - 4:30pm social time, 4:30 - 5:00pm devotional and speaker and 5:00 - 6:00pm individual break out groups - break-out group consist of spouse, child, and family and friends.
Where: Wayzata Community Church - 125 E Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata, MN 55391
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 612-801-2491, 763-475-7124, or 763-545-1108.
Eagan
Growing Through Loss
The South Suburban Coalition of Churches sponsors this educational series for grieving adults. Each session begins with a speaker, followed by small group discussions. Each session is complete in itself. You're welcome to attend one or all.
When: Sept. 10, 17, 24 and Oct. 1 7-9 PM
Where:Easter Lutheran Church by the Lake
4545 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Phone: 651-452-3680
Cost: $3 donation requested
Contact: Call 952-890-0045. Email gtl@mmotc.org
Eden Prairie
Education and support for adults, children and teens
The Southwest Suburban Coalition of Churches sponsors series for adults, children and teens who have lost a loved one.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Churches in and near Eden Prairie
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Marykay Kopp, Immanuel Lutheran, 952-937-8123 (ext. 17) or Sandy Setyko, Pax Christi, at 952-941-3150.
GriefShareTM
This 14-week, non-denominational series includes Bible-based videos and discussions.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Rosemary at 952-656-1069.
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Edina
Edina Coalition for Grief Support
Each quarter, the Edina Coalition of Churches sponsors an education and support series
for adults who have lost a loved one.
When: Ongoing; Thursdays, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Churches in the Edina area
Cost: $3 donation suggested.
Contact: Call Terri Naugle at 952-937-5933.
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Excelsior
Adult education and support
The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors ongoing education and support groups for grieving adults. The program is the combined effort of sixteen West Suburban area churches and intended to help adults suffering from the loss of a loved one. Each week there are learning, healing and growing experiences offered through professional speakers, videos and breakout sessions. Trained volunteers in support group facilitation are the leaders for the breakout sessions that consist of spouse, child, parent, sibling and other significant deaths. Individuals may attend the group at any time by coming to a meeting or by contacting grief coordinators.
When: Sept. 3 -Nov. 26, 2009
Meeting structure remains the same - 4:00 - 4:30pm social time, 4:30 - 5:00pm devotional and speaker and 5:00 - 6:00pm individual break out groups - break-out group consist of spouse, child, and family and friends.
Where: Wayzata Community Church - 125 E Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata, MN 55391
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 612-801-2491, 763-475-7124, or 763-545-1108.
Golden Valley
Adult grief education
Adults who have lost a loved one are invited to participate in an education and support series.
When: Twice a year, evenings
Where: Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Annette Langdon at 763-545-5659 (ext. 135).
Adult Education and Support
The West Metro Coalition of Churches sponsors ongoing education and support for grieving adults. (Coalition made up of churches in Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park)
When:Saturdays Oct. 3 - Dec. 19, 2009 9:30 -11:30
Where:St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 13207 Lake Street Extension Minnetonka, MN 55305
Format: Begin with 1/2 hour of social time followed by prayer and brief educational program. The final hour is spent in small group support setting with those experiencing similar losses. Trained volunteers facilitate the small groups.
Contact: For general West Metro Coalition information, Darcie Rodman 763-546-4404, Audrey Borash 952-935-1636, and Sr. Eleanor Wartman 952-935-1432
Adult education and support
The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors ongoing education and support groups for grieving adults. The program is the combined effort of sixteen West Suburban area churches and intended to help adults suffering from the loss of a loved one. Each week there are learning, healing and growing experiences offered through professional speakers, videos and breakout sessions. Trained volunteers in support group facilitation are the leaders for the breakout sessions that consist of spouse, child, parent, sibling and other significant deaths. Individuals may attend the group at any time by coming to a meeting or by contacting grief coordinators.
When: Sept. 3 -Nov. 26, 2009
Meeting structure remains the same - 4:00 - 4:30pm social time, 4:30 - 5:00pm devotional and speaker and 5:00 - 6:00pm individual break out groups - break-out group consist of spouse, child, and family and friends.
Where: Wayzata Community Church - 125 E Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata, MN 55391
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 612-801-2491, 763-475-7124, or 763-545-1108.
Compassionate Friend
The mission of The Compassionate Friend is to assist families in the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age, and to provide information to help others be supportive. If you have had a child die at any age, from birth to adult, these meetings are for you. We are an international, nonprofit, self-help support organization with almost 600 chapters. There is no religious affiliation. Parents, grandparents, siblings (over age 12), extended family, and visitors are welcome.
When: The third Monday of every month, from 7-9 PM.
Where: Minneapolis Chapter (serving Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs) meets at Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, 55427
Cost: Free
Contact: 763-542-8528 or The Compassionate Friend
Hopkins
Adult education and support
The West Metro Coalition of Churches sponsors ongoing education and support for grieving adults. (Coalition made up of churches in Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park)
When:Saturdays Oct. 3 - Dec. 19, 2009 9:30 -11:30
Where:St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 13207 Lake Street Extension Minnetonka, MN 55305
Format: Begin with 1/2 hour of social time followed by prayer and brief educational program. The final hour is spent in small group support setting with those experiencing similar losses. Trained volunteers facilitate the small groups.
Contact: For general West Metro Coalition information, Darcie Rodman 763-546-4404, Audrey Borash 952-935-1636, and Sr. Eleanor Wartman 952-935-1432
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Richfield
GriefShareTM
This thirteen-week, non-denominational series includes Bible-based videos and discussions. You may start attending at any time.
When: Sept. 16th, 2009 at 3:30-5 PM
Where: Hope Church 7130 Portland Ave. S Richfield
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: 612-866-4055
Compassionate Friend
The mission of The Compassionate Friend is to assist families in the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age, and to provide information to help others be supportive. If you have had a child die at any age, from birth to adult, these meetings are for you. We are an international, nonprofit, self-help support organization with almost 600 chapters. There is no religious affiliation. Parents, grandparents, siblings (over age 12), extended family, and visitors are welcome.
When: The second Monday of every month, 7 PM.
Where: Hope Presbyterian Church, 7132 Portland Ave. South, Richfield 55423.
Cost: Free
Contact: 612-825-6500 or The Compassionate Friend
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Saint Louis Park
Understanding Grief
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice hosts an educational program for adults who have lost a loved one through death.
When: First two Tuesdays every other month: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Nicollet Methodist Learning Center, 6700 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Cost: Free, no need to register
Contact: Call Ed Holland 952-993-6165 or email Ed Holland
Adult education and support
The West Metro Coalition of Churches sponsors ongoing education and support for grieving adults. (Coalition made up of churches in Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park)
When:Saturdays Oct. 3 - Dec. 19, 2009 9:30 -11:30
Where:St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 13207 Lake Street Extension Minnetonka, MN 55305
Format: Begin with 1/2 hour of social time followed by prayer and brief educational program. The final hour is spent in small group support setting with those experiencing similar losses. Trained volunteers facilitate the small groups.
Contact: For general West Metro Coalition information, Darcie Rodman 763-546-4404, Audrey Borash 952-935-1636, and Sr. Eleanor Wartman 952-935-1432
Adult education and support
The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors ongoing education and support groups for grieving adults. The program is the combined effort of sixteen West Suburban area churches and intended to help adults suffering from the loss of a loved one. Each week there are learning, healing and growing experiences offered through professional speakers, videos and breakout sessions. Trained volunteers in support group facilitation are the leaders for the breakout sessions that consist of spouse, child, parent, sibling and other significant deaths. Individuals may attend the group at any time by coming to a meeting or by contacting grief coordinators.
When: Sept. 3 -Nov. 26, 2009
Meeting structure remains the same - 4:00 - 4:30pm social time, 4:30 - 5:00pm devotional and speaker and 5:00 - 6:00pm individual break out groups - break-out group consist of spouse, child, and family and friends.
Where: Wayzata Community Church - 125 E Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata, MN 55391
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 612-801-2491, 763-475-7124, or 763-545-1108.
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