Schedule - Spring 2026
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 8:15pm​
April 14 - May 12, 2026
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church
1669 Arcade St, St Paul, MN 55106
Evening Gathering
Registration
Speaker
Support Groups
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:20pm
7:30pm - 8:15pm
Each session is complete in itself.
You are welcome to attend one or all.
Suggested donation $5.00 per session.
April 14, 2026
Grief Demystified Part 1 Practical Understanding
Brenda J. DeMotte
Practical and down to earth understanding of grief principals, establishing clear guidelines to help us stay centered as we work to understand our grief.
MSW, LICSW
April 21, 2026
Grief Demystified Part 2
Insights and Ways to cope
Brenda J. DeMotte
Insights into what’s behind the chaos, confusion and surprises of grief and methods to cope.
MSW, LICSW
April 28, 2026
It Takes A Team: Seeking and Receiving Care from others
Ted Bowman
One person’s experience of loss is one person’s, and some of the best responses to grief also include others who stand WITH the griever. Examples of seeking and receiving care from others will be addressed.
Grief and Family Educator
May 5, 2026
Intentional Hope: Choices to Protect Our Peace
Rachel Engstrom
Explore the choices we can make to protect our peace while grieving—choices that allow us to honor our loss while still moving forward in healthy,
meaningful ways.
MSW, CHES, CGC
May 12, 2026
Service of Remembrance
Rev. Ruthie Mhanga
Join together in a service of remembrance with prayers, song, scripture, and to light a candle for those you are grieving. You are invited to bring a picture to place by the candle.
Pastor at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran
Location
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church
1669 Arcade St, St Paul, MN 55106