The Grief Support Program is part of the SCS Bereavement Ministry and is a ten-week series designed to assist participants through the journey of grieving the loss of a loved one.  Using The New Day Journal by Mauryeen O'Brien, participants will be guided through the four stages of grief. In addition to prayer and scripture readings, the program will make use of activities such as small group discussion, journaling, and other selected readings to help participants move toward healing. The program is offered in the Spring and the Fall each year.  For more information about dates and times for the meetings, please contact the following:
 
Patricia Lawson (Grief Support)
(860) 214-2681
paglawson @ gmail.com

Becky Steppe (Bereavement Ministry)
rks45 @ outlook.com
‭(504) 289-6636‬

Grief Support Resources

Are you or someone you love struggling with the death of a loved one? The following are some resources that may be helpful:

Lift Up Your Hearts…Meditations for Those Who Mourn  
By Mauryeen O’Brien, OP

Hidden Presence…Twelve Blessings That Transformed Sorrow or Loss  
Edited by Gregory F. Augustine Pierce

The Death of a Child…Reflections for Grieving Parents  
By Elaine Stillwell

The Death of a Parent…Reflections for Adults Mourning the Loss of a Father or Mother  
By Delle Chatman

The Death of a Husband…Reflections for a Grieving Wife  
By  Helen Reichert Lambin

The Death of a Wife…Reflections for a Grieving Husband  
By Robert Vogt

Tear Soup…A Recipe for Healing after Loss  
By Pat Schwiebert and Chuck DeKlyen

From Grief to Grace…Images for Overcoming Sadness and Loss  
By Helen R. Lambi