A Compassionate Support Group
TO HELP YOU COPE WITH GRIEF
Bloomington-Richfield
GRIEF COALITION
Coping with death can result in stressful changes. Attempts to deny the pain and confusion of grief promote despair and loneliness. Gaining an understanding of the grief process in a caring and supportive atmosphere increases coping skills and leads to personal growth.
About US
Grief is a
UNIVERSAL
EXPERIENCE
Churches in the Bloomington-Richfield, Minnesota work together to provide free support and education for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. You may start any series at any time. There is no commitment on attendance and no cost, though donations are greatly appreciated.
Group meetings are held 4:30-6 p.m. on Thursdays. Each session includes:
Education Presentation 4:30-5 p.m.
Understanding the grief process and the many emotions involved in working through one's grief makes the journey less frightening. Guest speakers share their own experiences and professional knowledge on grief and loss.
Support Groups 5-6 p.m.
Small groups will be formed where the participants will have the opportunity to share their feelings and concerns with others who are also working through the grief process.
2025 SCHEDULE
Winter 2025
Jan. 2 through Feb. 20
Peace Lutheran Church
8600 East Bush Lake Rd
Bloomington, MN 55438
Spring 2025
March 27 through May 15
Woodlake Lutheran Church
2120 W. 76th Street
Richfield, MN 55423
Summer 2025
July 3 through Aug. 21
Transfiguration Lutheran Church
11000 France Ave. South
Bloomington, MN 55431
Fall 2025
Sept. 18 through Nov. 6*
Nativity of Mary Catholic Church
9900 Lyndale Ave. S.
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-881-8671 ext. 8070
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*Enter Door #9 from the south parking lot
Spring 2025 Grief Series (March 27 - May 15)
Woodlake Lutheran Church
March 27
April 3
April 10
April 17 April 24
May 1​
May 8
May 15​
"Soul Work” - Bob Bartlett
“Intimacy" - Bob Bartlett
"Grieving Through Grief and Multiple Loss" - Julie Ditzler
Holy/Maundy Thursday - NO SESSION
"How Families Grieve” - Mary Anne Kelly-Wright
"The Teeter Totter of Grief and Hope” - Ted Bowman
"The Courage to Ask: Embracing Help on the Path to Healing” - Dr. Rene Garpestad
“Sibling Loss” - Maggie Bauer
Member CHURCHES
BLOOMINGTON
St. Edward Catholic
St. Luke Lutheran
St. Mark United Church of Christ
St. Stephen Lutheran
Transfiguration Lutheran
Christ the King Lutheran
Nativity of Mary Catholic
Normandale Hylands United Methodist
Oak Grove Presbyterian
Peace Lutheran
St. Bonaventure Catholic
Church of the Assumption
House of Prayer Lutheran
Oak Grove Lutheran
St. Peter Catholic
St. Richard Catholic
Woodlake Lutheran
RICHFIELD
Board MEMBERS
LYNNE A. MORIN
President
MIA OHLHAUSER
Director of Pastoral Care
& Social Justice Coordinator
St. Edward Catholic Church
ROSE THEIS
PASTOR OTIS BOROP
Vice-President
Normandale Hylands
United Methodist Church
(612) 735-2839
otis.borop@nhumc.net
(email with questions or for information)
CINDY BLOOM
JAN FEATHERSTONE
BETH GAETZ
Secretary
Ministry & Funeral Coordinator
Nativity of Mary Catholic Church
SHEILA PRZESMICKI
Director of Pastoral Care
Catholic Churches of Assumption, St. Peter & St. Richard
RICHARD KOTASEK
DONATIONS
are welcome to help off-set the expenses of
printing, website maintenance, and speakers.
Checks should be made payable to
Bloomington-Richfield Grief Support Coalition,
and are accepted at Grief Series events. Checks may also be mailed to:
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Treasurer
Bloomington-Richfield Grief Support Coalition
8650 Stevens Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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Thank you for your consideration!