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.
Note: Grief Series speaker presentations will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.
2026 SCHEDULE
Winter 2026
January 8 - February 26
St. Richard Catholic Church
7540 Penn Ave. S. - Door 5
Richfield, MN 55423
Spring 2026
April 9 - May 28
Peace Lutheran Church
8600 East Bush Lake Road
Bloomington, MN 55438
Summer 2026
July 9 - August 27
Oak Grove Presbyterian Church
2200 West Old Shakopee Rd
Bloomington, MN 55431
Fall 2026
September 24 - November 12
Christ the King Lutheran Church
8600 Freemont Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-881-8671 ext. 8070
Winter 2026 Grief Series (January 8 - February 26)
St. Richard Catholic Church
Jan. 8
Jan. 15
Jan. 22
Jan. 29
Feb. 5
Feb. 12
Feb. 19
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Feb. 26​​
"The Puzzle Called Grief" - Donna Mathiowetz
“Soul Work" - Bob Bartlett
"Intimacy" - Bob Bartlett
“Understanding Grief” - Mary Marcoux
"The Teeter-Totter of Grief & Hope" - Ted Bowman
"The Characteristics of Grief" - Paul Johnson
"The Courage to Ask: Embracing Help on the Path to Healing” - Dr. Renee Garpestad
"Trauma Connected to Grief" - Brittany Squillac
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
Catholic Church of St. Peter
Church of the Assumption Catholic
House of Prayer Lutheran
Oak Grove Lutheran
St. Richard Catholic
Woodlake Lutheran
RICHFIELD
Board MEMBERS
LYNNE A. MORIN
President
KEVIN DRISCOLL
Director of Pastoral Care
& Social Justice Coordinator
Catholic Church of St. Edward
PASTOR OTIS BOROP
Vice-President
Normandale Hylands
United Methodist Church
(612) 735-2839
otis.borop@nhumc.net
(email with questions or for information)
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
ROSE THEIS
CINDY BLOOM
JAN FEATHERSTONE
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!