Grief Ministries

St. Luke's recognizes the magnitude of grief, the importance of grieving, the need for compassionate friends and God's all-healing love. There are many groups for those who grieve. Unless otherwise noted, please contact Rev. Marsha Hutchinson for more information or to register for any of the following groups.  The Grief Support Groups are not limited to only St. Luke's members.  We  invite anyone from the community who has the need to participate in these groups.

If you have had a loss in your life and are not ready for group support, having a Grief Ministry mentor, a supportive friend, could help.  A mentor might be just a phone friend or someone to enjoy a lunch.  For information about becoming a mentor or being matched with a mentor, contact Rev. Marsha Hutchinson.
 

Healing Under Grief (HUG)

The following groups are ongoing and welcome new participants at any time:

• Mom's Grief Support Group for Young Adult Loss. This MOM'S Grief Support Group for the loss of a young adult son or daughter meets two evenings each month at St. Luke's. For more information, call Rev. Marsha Hutchinson.
• Dad's Grief Group for Young Adult Loss. Meets Tuesday mornings for breakfast at the Hilton North Hotel, 8181 N. Shadeland. Contact Dr. Adolf Hansen, 846-3404 x450. Second location/ day: Thursdays, 7AM at Bob Evans (Rt. 135 and Main Street, Greenwood).
• Men's Fellowship and Support Group. For husbands who have experienced the loss of their spouse.
• Spousal Loss Discussion Group. Meets every Sunday, 2-4PM in the Parlor. All are welcome, for recent loss or losses of the past.
• HOPE (Infant and Prenatal Loss). For pregnancy loss or loss of a baby. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7PM in the Spiritual Life Center. Contact Rev. Marsha Hutchinson or Jim & Marci Harenberg at 705-0771.
• HUGS Group. For fellowship and support following the loss of a husband, wife or significant other. Meets Sundays, 2-4PM in the Parlor. All are welcome, for recent loss or those of the past. The group goes out for light supper following the meeting (optional).
• HUGS Fellowship Dinner.  Meets fourth Sunday of every month, 4:30-6PM. For anyone who has experienced the loss of a spouse, recently or in the past.
• Footprints. An opportunity for lay people who would like to become a caring resource to someone who is recently bereaved.

Brooke's Place for Grieving Young People

While not a ministry of St. Luke's, the church has provided space and support for this non-profit organization created specifically to aid children and young adults who have lost loved ones. For information, visit www.brookesplace.org.

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