The fall Growing Through Loss series continues on Thursday evenings through October 18 at Nativity Lutheran Church on 3312 Silver Lake Road in St. Anthony. Growing Through Loss might be a place for you to find what you are seeking as you struggle with the losses in your life. 

Registration is taken at each session. You may attend any one or all of the programs, and donations are welcome. Childcare is available free of charge. Each evening begins with registration from 6:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. A speaker on a grief or loss-related topic talks from 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., and small groups follow from 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Groups are formed based on types of loss, such as loss of spouse, child, parent, friend, or sibling; divorce; suicide survivor; and transitional loss (such as moving, job loss, and financial setbacks). These are peer support groups with a facilitator and confidentiality is stressed.

The North Suburban Grief Support Coalition, of which St. John's is a member, sponsors the series. Call Susan Amos Palmer at St. John's for more information, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1298.

Remaining fall program topics and speakers are:

Sept. 27 Care of Self:  Emotionally,
  Psychologically, and Physically

Oct. 4  The Impact of Loss on Families

Oct. 11  Loss of Dreams

Oct. 18  Connecting with God in our Suffering     (includes a Healing Service)

Circle of Women's '07-'08 Speaker Schedule 
  Shannon Mildenberger, St. John's Parishioner

We meet on Thursdays in Room 206 in the Parish Center,   9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., September through May. There is a suggested freewill offering of $3 per meeting if you require childcare. Please call Shannon at (763) 780-4449 with questions or to register your children no later than the Monday before the meeting so we can make sure we have enough help. Speakers  and topics listed below are subject to change. We welcome women of all ages to join us in our journey together with God!