Bethany Community Church GriefShare

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This group ran September 17, 2021 – December 17, 2021 • Search for a current group.

Group location

Bethany Community Church

1388 Third Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P9 • Directions

The GriefShare experience

Watch this video to learn what it’s like to join a GriefShare group.

Group details

Contact person

Patty Vandekamp, Bethany Church - Director of Pastoral Care
905-937-5300 ext 203 Send message

Meeting room

There will be online and in-person groups. The in-person group will meet in Room 214 at Bethany Community Church.

Child care

Not available

Church sponsor

Bethany Community Church
905-937-5300 Website

Greetings everyone

We are looking forward to meeting you and so happy that you have found our GriefShare Recovery Program.

We ALL face struggles at one time or another AND we need the help of God and others to face them. If you are looking for HOPE amidst the real-life struggles you are facing right now, we welcome you to join us in one of our Christ-centered recovery programs. They are safe places to discuss real-life issues without fear of being judged or condemned, and where your identity will remain confidential.

Group time:
- The GriefShare group will join together on line
- 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Surviving The Holidays Session
- Friday December 3rd
- 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Please note:
- GriefShare may be cancelled due to inclement weather (when in person meetings begin)
- Please contact Bethany Church at 905-937-5300 for possible group cancellations.
- There are no GriefShare meetings on a Friday night before a holiday weekend such as Family Day, Easter-Good Friday, Victoria Day and Thanksgiving weekend. Please see the schedule for details.

We want to make sure you are safe! Welcome to GriefShare at Bethany. We hope you will be blessed by attending this program.

The following guidelines will apply when attending the GriefShare group meetings at Bethany Church.

Our priority is your safety. In accordance with the City of St. Catharines, Bethany has adopted a Mask Policy, requiring that anyone entering our building must wear a mask.

Please note attendance and contact information must be taken at all on-site meetings and church events. You will come to one of our Friday night greeters and there will be a sign-in sheet available. Everyone must self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms upon entry to Bethany Church.

Physical distancing of six feet will be encouraged and followed.

Each room has a maximum capacity posted, including restrooms.

We want to ensure you feel safe when attending our GriefShare group meetings. Our leader will ensure the room layout supports physical distancing.

No food or drink will be served but you can bring your own food and drink for personal use.

For more details please contact Bethany Church at 905-937-5300 ext. 203 to speak with
Patty Vandekamp - Director of Pastoral Care

We look forward to meeting you!

Hope to see you soon!

God Bless!


Meeting schedule

You are encouraged to join us on any week. Sessions are self-contained.

Meeting Date Time (ET)
Session 1 Fri, Sep 17, 2021 7–8:30pm
Session 2 Fri, Sep 24, 2021 7–8:30pm
Session 3 Fri, Oct 01, 2021 7–8:30pm
Thanksgiving Weekend-No GriefShare Group Fri, Oct 08, 2021 7–8:30pm
Session 4 Fri, Oct 15, 2021 7–8:30pm
Session 5 Fri, Oct 22, 2021 7–8:30pm
Session 6 Fri, Oct 29, 2021 7–8:30pm
Session 7 Fri, Nov 05, 2021 7–8:30pm
Session 8 Fri, Nov 12, 2021 7–8:30pm
Session 9 Fri, Nov 19, 2021 7–8:30pm
Session 10 and 11 (Group extended to 9:00 pm for this group) Fri, Nov 26, 2021 7–9pm
Surviving the Holidays-Special Christmas presentation Fri, Dec 03, 2021 7–8:30pm
Session 12 Fri, Dec 10, 2021 7–8:30pm
Session 13 Fri, Dec 17, 2021 7–8:30pm