Quarterly Grief Support Group
meets for four weeks each quarter, on Sunday mornings at 9:30 or 11:00 for one hour.  It is held during the first four Sundays of the months of February, May, August and November.  Leaders are professionals within our church.  The focus is to provide a basic understanding of ways to handle grief that are healthy and lead to healing.  Opportunity is given for sharing personal concerns for those who wish to do so.  For more information contact Rev. Larry Grubb, 817/339-5098.

Listening to Divorce

People going through divorce need to talk.

People GROWING through divorce also listen.

They listen to the past for insights into the dynamics and patterns in their lives that can lead to better relationships in the future.  They listen to their thoughts and feelings so that they can be mindful in the process of grief and change.  They listen to others who have faced similar challenges.  They listen to experts who can suggest paths for healing.  They listen to their dreams and hopes as they begin to create a new direction for life after divorce. 

This five-week series focuses on understanding what happened in the relationship, healing from the traumas, and learning what we need to learn from the past so we can feel more ready to move into the future.  Over the past five years participants have consistently evaluated this program as extremely helpful, and many have commented that the information and perspectives have helped them turn deep pain into a significant opportunity for personal growth.  This series is free and open to the public.  Donations are accepted to defray costs.  It is offered twice a year beginning in February and October.  Occasionally retreats are offered during the summer months. For more information, contact Marianne Wilson at 817/339-5071. 

Suicide Survivors: Let the Healing Begin   is a program designed for family members and friends who have experienced this tragic loss.  The eight-week support group meets weekly for a two-hour session.  A monthly follow-up group is available to participants for two years.  New groups are forming regularly and the group is closed to new members after the second meeting.  For more information call Rev. Larry Grubb at 817/339-5098 or call Suicide Survivors at 817/698-9955. 

Early Stage Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month from 9:30 a.m. to noon.  This support group, for those just beginning to learn to deal with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, lasts for 10 weeks and offers specialized information on Alzheimer’s.  For more information contact Rev. Larry Grubb at 817/339-5098.  To register for this support group call the Alzheimer’s Association at 817/336-4949.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group   meets the first and third Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  Patient care is provided.  Contact Frances Cooper at 817/446-4077.

Recovering from Religious Abuse

Religion is a powerful force for good in the world, but some people have had their religious experiences turn to trauma or abuse.  More than any other institution, faith groups wield significant power in the emotional lives of participants and sometimes that power is abused.  For some this involves betrayal, manipulation, deceit, fear and shame that have deeply affected their lives and their experience of trust.  Through sharing our stories we can discover commonalities and insights into recovering from trauma.  Join us on a journey of healing painful memories and find support for re-imagining life and faith!  The group is free and open to the public.  It meets the first three Tuesday nights in August.  Register with Marianne Wilson at 817/339-5071.    

Job Transition Support

As many people are facing the challenge of unemployment or job transition we have chosen to offer two new groups for support and resources.  Job search coaching and job loss support are both available.  For more information contact Marianne Wilson at 817-339-5071.