Mt. Vernon Campus
Next session: Starting September 17 at 6:30 PM
Groups will meet weekly on Thursdays from September 17-October 29.
Doors open at 6 PM. Groups start at 6:30 PM.
Enter Door 7 on the West side of the building.
Groups will meet weekly on Thursdays from September 17-October 29.
Doors open at 6 PM. Groups start at 6:30 PM.
Enter Door 7 on the West side of the building.
Carbondale Campus
Next session: Starting September 13 at 4:00 PM
Groups will meet weekly on Sundays from September 13-October 25.
REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED.
Groups will meet weekly on Sundays from September 13-October 25.
REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED.
What is Hope Group?
Hope group is a way for The Church to minister to grieving families. Coming alongside those who grieve to give comfort and insight into a healthy grieving journey.
Hope Group is a welcoming, Christ-centered support group for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, you don't have to walk through grief alone. Join us for encouragement, understanding, prayer, and the hope found in Christ as we support one another on the journey of healing.
BACKGROUND
Established in July of 1995 as part of Central's outreach to our community. Hope Group offers 8 weeks of uplifting information in a Christian environment, encouraging caring and sharing to those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Special focuses include:
Hope Group is a welcoming, Christ-centered support group for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, you don't have to walk through grief alone. Join us for encouragement, understanding, prayer, and the hope found in Christ as we support one another on the journey of healing.
BACKGROUND
Established in July of 1995 as part of Central's outreach to our community. Hope Group offers 8 weeks of uplifting information in a Christian environment, encouraging caring and sharing to those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Special focuses include:
- Pregnancy Loss
- Infant Death Support
- Families
- Teens & Young Adults
LEADERSHIP
All the compassion team group leaders are persons who have experienced the death of a loved one. Special topic speakers are well-versed in their respective fields.
All the compassion team group leaders are persons who have experienced the death of a loved one. Special topic speakers are well-versed in their respective fields.
TOPICS
Grief is not an easy journey
Influences affecting your grief
The ripple effects of your loss
Healthy grief vs complicated grief
Counsel from those who have walked the grief journey
Now what? Where do I go from here?
Grief is not an easy journey
Influences affecting your grief
The ripple effects of your loss
Healthy grief vs complicated grief
Counsel from those who have walked the grief journey
Now what? Where do I go from here?
PROGRAM
Each session includes:
Each session includes:
- Lesson
- Breakout session
- Closing prayer time