Grief Support Group

Churches in the Bloomington-Richfield area are working together to provide free support and education for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. You can start any series at any time. There is no commitment on attendance and no cost. You may also only attend the speaker portion of the session, or stay for support group. Group meetings are held on Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 PM.  Each session includes:

Education presentation 4:30-5:00 PM: 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 5:00-6:00 PM: 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.

See brgriefcoalition.com for additional information. 

Fall 2023 Series is taking place at Christ the King Lutheran Church located at: 8600 Freemont Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420. Phone: 952-881-8600

September 21 - November 9 

4:30-6:00 PM 

September 21: “Soul Work” by Bob Bartlet
Bob Bartlet is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and grief counselor with Phoenix Process Consultants out of Minnetonka.

September 28: “Show Yourself Some Love: Self-Care & Grief Breaks” by Brittany Squillace
Brittany Squillace is a licensed marriage and family therapist and grief counselor from Prior Lake, Minnesota.

October 5: “Letting Go” by Bob Bartlet
Bob Bartlet is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and grief counselor with Phoenix Process Consultants out of Minnetonka.

October 12: “Grief Wishes” by Brittany Squillace
Brittany Squillace is a licensed marriage and family therapist and grief counselor from Prior Lake, Minnesota.

October 19: “Grief and Resiliency” by Catherine Duncan
Catherin Duncan is an ordained minister, chaplain, spiritual director, and certified energy healer.

October 26: “The Puzzle Called Grief” by Donna Mathiowetz
Donna Mathiowetz is a grief speaker from Hastings, speaker and author who experienced the death of two children.

November 2: “Miss Our Son: Parents’ Grief” by Chris and Bob Lewis
Chris Lewis is a grief therapist. She and her husband, Bob, lost their son to a car accident in 1989.

November 9: “Navigating Through the Holidays” by Erin Hente
Erin Hente previously worked in the financial services industry. She lost her husband, Andy, has three children and is now a life coach.