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 Courtney Felzke.

Daytime Grief Support Gathering

We recently started a daytime grief support offering on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, when anyone could join trained grief coaches at 11:30am in the café area of Building B to grab food and have extra time for connection and support. For December, this group will be meeting on December 9th only as the building will be closed on December 23.

Grieving Through the Holidays

If the holiday season feels especially hard, join us on Thursdays, December 2 and 9, 6:30-7:30 pm (Building B, Room B152) for a time of learning and a time of sharing with others who are also grieving. We'll use curriculum from Harold Ivan Smith, a grief speaker and educator. No registration necessary. Reach out to Courtney.Felzke@cor.org with questions.

Thursday Grief Class

All are invited to join our trained Grief Coaches for a time of sharing. No sign up or reservation needed. We meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm, in Building B, Room B152.

*Due to our holiday grief class, this group will meet on the 3rd and 5th Thursdays in December, which will be December 16 and 30 at 6:30 pm in B152.

Longest Night Service

When all is not merry and bright, we gather to remember that we are not alone. Wednesday, December 15. Learn more here.

Safety

Following CDC guidelines, we highly recommend attendees wear masks. Staff and volunteers will be masked. If you are feeling sick, have had a fever, or been around someone who has had COVID, we ask you continue to follow the safety protocols and remain at home.

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