Church of the Resurrection
Grief Ministry Team
Description of Group:
To respond to bereavement needs in Resurrection parish community by attending wake and/or funerals, providing grief support packets, and follow up at 1, 3, 6, and 11 month intervals.
Coordinator(s): Coordinator(s):
Carolyn House
507-536-7452
jdhouse@centerplacenet.com
 
Meeting Times: Location of Meeting:
monthly on Wednesday 9:00-10:00 am Conference Room
Requirements for Participation Length of Commitment:
Demonstrate traits to deal with death, grief, and loss by initially working with a mentor, especially if personal grief is less than one year. 1 year, renewed each year if desired.
What is involved in membership?
  1. Attend monthly meetings
  2. Continue with own education regarding grief
  3. Accept family assignment as requested or find replacement
  4. Self evaluation annually
History of Group
This grief ministry group was organized in the spring of 2006 with nine members who covered 23 funerals in that year. Grief a.m. and p.m. coffees were established to meet and support those grieving loss. One year of bereavement follow-up is provided by team members.
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