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Guiding You

THROUGH YOUR GRIEF

Committed to Serving Individuals for More Than 20 Years

A Compassionate Support Group

TO HELP YOU COPE WITH GRIEF

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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.

2024 - 2025 SCHEDULE

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Winter 2025

Jan. 2 through Feb. 20

Peace Lutheran Church

8600 East Bush Lake Rd

Bloomington, MN 55438

lori.thomson@peacebloomington.org

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Spring 2025

March 27 through May 15

Woodlake Lutheran Church

2120 W. 76th Street

Richfield, MN 55423

muriel8253@gmail.com

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Summer 2025

July 3 through Aug. 21
Transfiguration Lutheran Church
11000 France Ave. South
Bloomington, MN 55431

pastorpaul@tlcmn.com

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Fall 2025

Sept. 18 through Nov. 6*

Nativity of Mary Catholic Church
9900 Lyndale Ave. S.
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-881-8671 ext. 8070

bgaetz@nativtybloomington.org

*Enter Door #9 from the south parking lot

Winter 2025 Grief Series (January 2 - February 20)
Peace Lutheran Church
 

Jan. 2

Jan. 9

Jan. 16

Jan. 23

Jan. 30

Feb. 6

Feb. 13

Feb. 20

"Losing a Spouse” - Margarita Alvarez

“Healing From Loss" - Norine Larson

"The Puzzle Called Grief" - Donna Mathiowetz

"Resilience" - Brenda DeMotte

"Principles of Grief” - Brenda DeMotte

"Moving Forward with Hope” - Jay Hillestad

"Understanding Grief” - Mary Marcoux

“Staying in Your Story” - Annie Lumbar Bendson

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

Church of the Assumption

House of Prayer Lutheran

Oak Grove Lutheran

St. Peter Catholic

St. Richard Catholic

Woodlake Lutheran

RICHFIELD

Board MEMBERS

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PASTOR OTIS BOROP
President
Normandale Hylands
United Methodist Church
(612) 735-2839
otis.borop@nhumc.net

(email with questions or for information)

CINDY BLOOM

JAN FEATHERSTONE

LYNNE A. MORIN

ROSE THEIS

RICHARD KOTASEK

BETH GAETZ
Ministry Coordinator
Nativity of Mary Catholic Church

SHEILA PRZESMICKI
Director of Pastoral Care
Catholic Churches of Assumption, St. Peter & St. Richard 

MIA OHLHAUSER
Director of Pastoral Care
& Social Justice Coordinator

St. Edward Catholic Church

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:

Treasurer

Bloomington-Richfield Grief Support Coalition

8650 Stevens Avenue South

Bloomington, MN  55420

Thank you for your consideration!

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