If you have lost a loved one, we want to walk with you through your journey of grief. We invite you to join us for grief support groups where you will be connected with others who have walked similar paths.

For more information about the Grief Support groups listed below or for individual care information, email Claire Clough.

Daytime Grief Support Gathering

This group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 11:30 am. Join trained grief coaches in Building B at 11:30 am to grab food if you would like and have extra time for connection and support.

No sign up needed.

Evening Grief Support Gathering

This group meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6:00 pm in Building B, room B152. All are invited to join trained Grief Coaches for a time of sharing.

No sign up needed.

We are currently meeting the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in person in the parlor at the Leawood location, and online via Zoom.

This support group is led by Pastor Dennis & Buelah Apple, who are bereaved parents themselves, and is open to parents who have lost children of any age.

Topics of discussion may include conversations such as:

• How Long Will I Feel This Way?
• Am I Losing My Mind?
• Differences in Grief of Mothers & Fathers

Dennis is the author of the book, Life After the Death of My Son.

For more information or if you have any questions, email Pastor Dennis Apple or call 913-232-4147.

An Artistic Experience for Widows & Widowers

This class is for Widows and Widowers and is partnered by the Resurrection Grief Ministry and Carol Rondinelli. Carol is an Art instructor & recent widow and has realized her love for art is helping her find her way through the grieving process.

This is a colored pencil and graphite class in Realism. Anyone can be an artist it just takes practice! Come and enjoy learning a new skill and using artistic expression to process your grief.

We ask that you please bring your own set of colored pencils & a kneadable eraser. We prefer Prismacolor Premier pencils as they are a student grade pencil. Do NOT buy Prismacolor Verithin as they are too light and pastel.

To register (required) or if you have any questions, please email carol.rondinelli@sbcglobal.net.

Empty Arms provides those grieving the loss of a pregnancy or infertility an opportunity to meet, share thoughts, feelings and experiences in a safe, supportive and prayerful setting, and offers support for subsequent pregnancies.

Please visit our support page to find resources, hear others' stories and request one-on-one care with a pastor or volunteer.

Empty Arms Online Support Group

10 week class starting Sept. 1 | 1 - 2:30 pm
Leawood, Building B, B253

The Church of the Resurrection Grief Group is offering a book study, Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart, by Alan D. Wolfelt.

Each week, participants will read a portion of Understanding Your Grief and write down their thoughts and feelings in the guided journal. These readings and journal entries will then guide the discussions done in group time on Thursday evenings.

To register for this course, please email Pastor Claire Saunders Clough: Claire.Clough@cor.org. A counseling intern will be in touch to schedule a brief phone call to discuss if this group is a good fit, and to offer additional resources.

An online option will also be held on Monday evenings, Aug. 29 - Nov. 7, 6 - 7:30 pm. Please reach out to Clair.Clough@cor.org to register for the online course.

Class for Parents of Children Lost to Substance Use Disorder

6 Weeks – Thursday nights – October 6 – November 10, 2022

6:30-8:15 p.m., Leawood campus Building B 256

In the last several years, Church of the Resurrection has seen a substantial increase in the need for support for parents whose son or daughter passed away as a direct result of substance use. To address this need, a few of our members, each with personal experience in this type of loss, have developed the curriculum for a six-week discussion-based support class. This will complement (not replace) professional counseling or involvement with more general grief support groups. The focus of the six weeks will be on the unique aspects of grief related to a substance use death. A few of the topics include anger, guilt, shame, isolation, trauma and how to find meaning going forward. We will also consider how our faith in Christ can guide us through this difficult journey. After hearing a presentation on the topic, group members will have time to discuss what was presented.

This class will meet weekly, in person, at the Church of the Resurrection’s Leawood campus on Thursday nights from 6:30-8:15 p.m. If you are interested, please contact Lesa Kleinmann to register. Lesa.kleinmann@cor.org All we ask is that you commit to attending each week's session.