The winter months can be hard...
...especially when grief is near.

The lights of Christmas have faded, the days are colder and darker, and the losses we carry often feel heavier.

Living with Loss is a four-week series for anyone who is grieving—whether that grief comes from the death of a loved one, changes in health or purpose, the long ache of unresolved loss, or the work of preparing for life’s final chapters.

Grounded in Scripture and shaped by compassion, these weeks create space to name sorrow honestly while discovering that grief does not have the final word. You don’t need to have the right words or tidy answers—just a willingness to come as you are.

This series is for those who are hurting, those who are supporting someone who is, and anyone seeking hope that is steady, real, and shared.

When a loved one dies (January 25)

Grief is the natural response of love when faced with loss, and the 'face' of that grief is as unique as the relationship we had with a loved one.  St. Paul does not suggest that we don't grieve, but that we instead grieve with hope. What does it look like to grieve well, given each path of grief is so unique?

Losing health, strength, and purpose (February 1)

Sometimes the loss we experience is about us!—through illness, aging, or the changing roles that once gave our lives shape. Can we learn that our worth is not measured by strength or productivity and that God’s grace meets us even in weakness?

The Trial of Ambiguous Grief (February 8)

Not all grief has clear edges or closure -- a loved one struggles with memory loss, relationships break, or the future we imagined disappears. Can we find language to the sorrow of the in-between and be reminded that even when we feel lost, God walks our unknown path with us.

Preparing for your departure (February 15)

Preparing for our own end is not an act of fear but a gift of love to those who will remain. This week invites us to say what needs to be said, forgive what needs to be forgiven, and walk lightly so we do not leave heavy burdens behind.