What is Faith & Grief and how is fpc involved?
Founded in 2007 by two Presbyterian ministers in Dallas, TX, Faith & Grief provides opportunities for comfort and hope to those who have experienced the death of a loved one.
May 2022, we became the first host site in New York, offering concurrent day and evening Workshops every Spring and Fall, in a safe, kind, supportive environment.
· In-person
· Small group (limited to 8 participants)
· 8 sessions
· In-depth grief education—understanding grief’s physical, emotional and spiritual impact
· Spiritual practices taught as tools for your healing
We started offering The Support Gathering January 2025. Held the Third Saturday of every month at 11:00, this 1-hour program includes a light brunch. Topics change monthly.
After listening to a 7-minute talk from our speaker, trained facilitators lead table discussions while we enjoy a meal together. Tears are welcome, and silence respected. Gluten-free options always available.
With a strong desire to be an instrument of peace and healing for those experiencing loss and grief, both programs are underwritten by First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford and FREE to all participants.
upcoming events
New Faith and Grief 7-week workshops will begin in September.
The Monday evening workshop series will begin at 6pm on Monday September 14. Click the following link to register:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/t464d9t
The Wednesday noontime workshop series will start at 12 noon on Wednesday September 16. Click the following link to register:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/c94qyzu
The Faith & Grief Support Gatherings will continue on the third Saturday of the month at 11am.
Next Faith and Grief Support Gathering - September 19 at 11 am
The topic on Saturday, September 19, at 11 am. is “Comfort.” Join us to find comfort and peace in your grief; a complimentary brunch is provided, and everyone is welcome. We hope you will join us. Register at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zfwv2n4 or you can contact Debbie or call the church office at (585) 586-5688 to sign up.
Testimonials on faith & Grief
“The Faith & Grief workshop helped me to better understand my grief. It gave me the spiritual and emotional tools I needed to move forward, one day at a time.”
-Maria
“Great program. The greatest immediate help to me was the labyrinth. It clearly showed me every obstacle or re-route required is still moving forward.”
--Kathe
“The best part was that each session had the freedom of adapting to the present needs and for me, not feeling rushed was wonderful!”
--Paula
“Best gift to myself.”
--Kathy
“The best program ever. I am so grateful for all the many kindnesses and support and help they have given to me.”
--Joanne
“Faith and Grief classes and monthly follow-up meetings have been an invaluable source of strength and support for me, with the loss of my wife.”
--Don
“It was the right thing at the right time to help me learn to accept and incorporate these new skills and thoughts in daily practice.”
-Elizabeth
For more information on the national organization….
Visit faithandgrief.org or email info@faithandgrief.org
For upcoming events visit Calendar - Faith & Grief