Bereavement Support

 

The death of someone we love is a devastating experience. We are faced with the painful task of coping with all that bereavement brings and with the challenge of finding a new sense of life and purpose. All of this takes time which is often longer than we think. Meeting with others who are also grieving can help support this process. To this end, St John’s offers a variety of events which you might find helpful.

 

Bereavement Coffee mornings

These are held once a month in the Easter Centre from 10am to 11.30am. They provide the opportunity to meet and share in an informal setting with others who have been bereaved. They also give space to reflect and to light a candle if you would like to.

Spring/Summer Term

Thursday 19th May 10 – 11.30am Easter Centre (includes a short walk for those who would like to and are able to take part.)

Thursday 16th June 10 – 11.30am Easter Centre.

 

The Bereavement Journey

The Bereavement Journey is for anyone who has been bereaved at any time and in any way. By means of a series of films and discussion groups, it gently guides bereaved people through the most common aspects of grief, enabling them to process the implications for themselves and discern next steps. The Bereavement Journey is suitable for people of any faith or none, offering five sessions with an optional sixth session on faith questions in bereavement from a Christian perspective.

The course is held in the Easter Centre.

Summer Term

Wednesday evenings  June 15th – July 20th 2022, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

 

Memorial Services

The church holds two memorial services a year, one in the summer and a Blue Christmas service at the beginning of December.

Our next memorial service is on Sunday 10th July 2022 at 2.30pm in church.

 

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with us.

For more information on pastoral support, please click here.

For information on funerals click here.