Yes, it is indeed time to begin another Grief Group. Life is ever changing and we all will eventually experience grief due to the loss of a loved one. If you are struggling, please plan to attend the Grief Group facilitated by Rev. Dana Norton beginning February 26 for 6 weeks (12:30 – 3:30 p.m. with adjustments for other church events). If you have attended in the past and feel that you would benefit from a second group, please feel free to attend again. If you consider yourself a ‘graduate’, please contact Rev. Dana Norton in the church office (972-255-4185 or dana@ppumc.org) to volunteer for this class.

Life is ever changing and we all will eventually experience grief due to the loss of a loved one. If you are struggling, please plan to attend the Grief Group facilitated by Rev. Dana Norton beginning February 26 for 6 weeks (12:30 – 3:30 p.m. with adjustments for other church events).

If you have attended in the past and feel that you would benefit from a second group, please feel free to attend again. If you consider yourself a ‘graduate’, please contact Rev. Dana Norton in the church office (972-255-4185 or dana@ppumc.org) to volunteer for this class.

The Memorial Service for James Aleman will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 21 in our Sanctuary. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial be made to United Way or the Chosen Heritage Christian Adoption Services in Duncanville. Addresses are available in the Church Office. Please remember Edna, Sergio and the entire Aleman family in your prayers.

Sharing the Journey: Coping with Grief

Soul Lo Widows is hosting the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas Hospice six-week Grief Support Group. Sharing the Journey: Coping with Grief is open to adults in the community who have experienced the death of a loved one. Beginning April 15 through May 20, on Friday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., we will meet in Room 108.

Today, our stressful and fast-paced culture gives little permission for us to take time for grief after the death of a loved one. A recent poll suggests that the average American believes that three months is adequate time for an individual to grieve. For most of us, however, this time frame is simply not enough. Sharing the Journey: Coping with Grief is designed to inform and help those who are bereaved through this difficult time by sharing each other’s losses and in turn, sharing each other’s strengths.

Topics include:

• Strength through Sharing
  Introduction to program, sharing our stories, and common grief experiences
• The Grief Process
  Understanding the process and tasks of grief
• A Life to Celebrate
  Sharing the stories of our loved ones
• Caring for our Needs
  Grief adjustments and stress management
• Handling Special Days
  Honoring our loved ones and grieving through the holidays
• From Grief to Hope
  Progress review and long-range recovery

There is no fee for this service. Please call Sue Rafferty, Bereavement Coordinator, at 214-689-2922 to reserve a place.

Click here to print a Sharing the Journey: Coping with Grief flyer.

Sharing the Journey: Coping with Grief

Soul Lo Widows is hosting the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas Hospice six-week Grief Support Group. Sharing the Journey: Coping with Grief is open to adults in the community who have experienced the death of a loved one. Beginning April 15 through May 20, on Friday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., we will meet in Room 108.

Topics include:

• Common Grief Experiences
• The Process of Grief
• Honoring Your Loved One
• Caring for Your Needs while Grieving
• Getting Through the Holidays
• Strategies to Cope

There is no fee for this service. Please call Sue Rafferty, Bereavement Coordinator, at 214-689-2922 to reserve a place.