Pastor Judy Wismar Claycomb If your spouse has died, you know the upheaval and uncertainty that can follow. Sun Lakes United Methodist Church at 9428 E. Riggs Road in Sun Lakes invites you to gather with others who have experienced similar loss at GriefShare’s Loss of Spouse seminar on Tuesday, March 12, from 10 to…
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Generals, August 2021
GriefShare Begins in September
Pastor David Holling Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is once again offering GriefShare, a 13-week grief recovery program, starting Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 1:30 p.m. in Room 4 of the Education Building. The program is designed to offer help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. GriefShare serves as…
Religion, December 2020
GriefShare Begins at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
Pastor David Holling The next session of GriefShare begins Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1:30 to 3 p.m., in Room 1 of the Education Building at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road (just west of the Robson Library). GriefShare is a nationally-known, weekly support program for people who have lost a loved one and…
Religion, September 2020
GriefShare Begins at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
Pastor David Holling Grief is a normal response to any loss and affects the grieving person(s) physically, emotionally, and spiritually, often causing the person to think and act in ways different from their previous normal behavior. You may have heard something to the effect of “just give it some time and you will feel better.”…
Religion, January 2020
A Time for New Beginnings
Linda Gercken January 2020 — the beginning of a new year and a new decade. For many, it is symbolically a time for new beginnings. But if you are grieving the death of a loved one, you may fail to see the luster of new beginnings. For you, this is a time of remembering the…
Religion, April 2019
GriefShare begins May 1
Pastor Jean Newell Silently, tears streamed down her face. “I miss him so much,” she said softly. “I don’t know what to do with myself these days.” Sometimes the death of a loved one comes after an extended illness; sometimes death comes suddenly and unexpectedly. Either way, for those who grieve a loved one’s passing,…
Religion, January 2019
GriefShare begins January 9
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor New Year’s resolutions. Out with the old and in with the new, regular exercise, eat less, save more! The plan is to take better care of yourself. However, if you’re grieving the death of a loved one, it may be that you’ve lost interest in taking care of yourself. If…
Generals, August 2018
GriefShare begins September 5 at SLUMC
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor Some storms are predictable, and we can prepare ahead of time for what the storm will bring. Other times, a storm comes unexpectedly, and we have no choice but to deal with the storm as it comes. The same can be said for the storms in our lives; some are…
Generals, Clubs & Classes, January 2018
GriefShare classes begin January 11 at SLUMC
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor Used wrapping paper and bows fill the recycle bin. Decorations have been packed up and put away for next Christmas. Holiday leftovers are now stored in only one corner of the refrigerator shelf. Finally, it seems the dust from the holiday season is starting to settle. The busyness is behind you,…
Religion, October 2017
Surviving the Holidays – a GriefShare seminar at SLUMC
If you are grieving the loss of a loved one and the holiday season seems especially painful, join us for a seminar, Surviving the Holidays, on October 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Discover helpful tips, how to deal with your emotions and find hope in the future. The church is…