Spiritual Grief Support Groups
Life After Loss: A Group for the Bereaved
This is a faith based five-week program designed for individuals grieving any loss. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and at least 3 months past their immediate loss/bereavement. Programs are held at different churches throughout the year. This program is held at the following churches:
Howard United Methodist Church – Contact Craig Rose at CraigQR@yahoo.com or 814-933-7333.
South Eagle Valley Charge United Methodist Church - Contact Rev. Karen L. Weiss at kweiss@susumc.org or 814-883-7595, Angela Jodon at ajodon1@verizone.net or 814-876-4778, or Lillie Richards at 814-933-2088.
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation – Contact Renae Schunk at 814-237-2163, ext. 152.
Grieving in God’s Embrace
This is a six-week, faith-based program created to provide a safe and supportive place for individuals to focus on and process some of their grief due to loss
Using Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.’s Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart as a guide, participants are encouraged to remember that God is with them as they journey through their grief
This program will be facilitated by Jackie Naginey Hook and Zack Maser and will be held at the State College Presbyterian Church
For more information, please contact Allison Maus at allisonscpc@gmail.com
Spiritual Grief Support Organizations
Catholic Charities, Inc. of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
Bellefonte Office: Call (814) 353-0502, or visit dioceseaj.org/catholic-charities for more information
Catholic Charities provides a caring professional response to people faced with a variety of challenging situations, including grief and loss of loved ones. All persons receiving services will be treated with respect and a promise of confidentiality limited only by applicable federal and state laws.