Grief Support at St. Peter’s

Find Comfort, Hope, and Support Exactly When You Need It

Grief comes in many forms—the loss of a loved one, an empty nest, job changes, illness, or a move. Even happy occasions like having a baby or getting married can leave us feeling unsteady and overwhelmed. Things are different than they used to be, and that’s unsettling.

At St. Peter’s, we believe no one should have to navigate these moments alone. We want to walk alongside you through this time in whatever way you need— group counseling, one-on-one guidance, recommendations and assistance with end of life planning, even getting through the holidays without those you love. We’ve been there. And we want to be there for you, every step of the way.

Grief Sharing Group

1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 10:30am in the St. Peter’s Library

Led by trained facilitators Deacon Pete Martin, LMFT, Judy Tullie, and Katie Militello, LMFT, this group is a compassionate, healing space where you can come and go as needed, share your journey, gain understanding, and discover coping strategies in community with others who truly understand grief. Open to all belief systems.

Stephen Ministries

1-on-1 spiritual companionship with a trained Stephen Minister

What is a Stephen Minister?

Stephen Ministers are members of St. Peter’s trained to take a Christ-centered approach to walking with others through times of transition and grief. If you’re more introverted and prefer to share things in private, meeting with a Stephen Minister is a great option.

Funeral & Memorial Planning

When you’ve lost someone close to you, the last thing you want to do is make a lot of decisions. Yet, that’s what a lot of funeral and memorial planning can feel like. At St. Peter’s, we want to help you in every way we can, from setting the date and time to choosing hymns and scripture readings — anything you need to lighten your burden during this time.

Blue Christmas

The holidays can be an especially difficult time when you’ve suffered a loss, either recently or around that time of year. Add to that the celebratory spirit of those around you, on television and radio, and it can start to feel like you’re in your own bubble of grief.

That’s why we’ve been hosting a Blue Christmas service for so many years. Usually the third Monday in December, our Blue Christmas service is a place to remember the birth of Christ in a somber yet elegant way— with plenty of space for all the feelings that can bring up. No Santa. No “Joy to the World.” No need to pretend you’re happy when you’re not. Just a place to exist with your grief among those who know exactly how you feel.

Take the Next Step

You don’t have to go through this alone. We’re here to meet you with love, compassion, and Christ-centered support.

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