First United Methodist Church GriefShare

This is a past group

This group ran January 27, 2024 – May 4, 2024 • Search for a current group.

Group location

Meeting online

This group met online.


The GriefShare experience

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

Group details

Contact person

Jane Driscoll, Co-Leader
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Cost

$0.00 (Includes workbook)

Meeting online

Currently meeting online

Meeting room

HYBRID Meetings. Zoom & Upper Room at the church.

Child care

Not available

Church sponsor

First United Methodist Church
319-337-2857 Website

Hello Friends,
The First United Methodist Church of Iowa City is offering the GriefShare program beginning Jan 27, 2024 and ending in early May 2024.

Sessions will be offered via ZOOM and IN-PERSON (HYBRID.) on Saturdays and times are either: 3:00-5:00 pm or 9:00-11:00 am.

GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now.
This can be a confusing time leaving you feeling isolated with many questions about things you’ve never faced before.
This weekly grief support group meets for 2 hours and includes 13 videos, discussion, and a study book with daily activities.
Anyone who has experienced loss can participate. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. You will find discussion with others who are experiencing a similar hurt insightful and together we’ll learn how to move forward.
You are welcome to begin attending the GriefShare group at any session. Each is “self-contained,” so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next cycle and view any of the videos you have not seen.
The cost of the workbook for use during the program is approximately $20 + Shipping. The workbook "From Mourning to Joy" can be purchased when you register online at www.GriefShare.org. Should you have any questions please contact GriefShare Leader Jane Driscoll at jdriscol@aol.com.
Co-leaders for GriefShare: Donna Combs and Jane Driscoll


Meeting schedule

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

Meeting Date Time (CT)
1 - Is This Normal? Sat, Jan 27, 2024 3–5pm
2 - Your Grief Journey Sat, Feb 03, 2024 3–5pm
3 - Loneliness & Sadness Sat, Feb 10, 2024 3–5pm
4 - Self-Care Sat, Feb 17, 2024 9–11am
5 - Fearful & Overwhelmed Sat, Feb 24, 2024 3–5pm
6 - Anger Sat, Mar 02, 2024 3–5pm
7 - Regrets Sat, Mar 09, 2024 9–11am
8 - Grief & Your Household Sat, Mar 16, 2024 9:30–11:30am
9 - Grief & Your Friendships Sat, Mar 23, 2024 9:30–11:30am
10 - Questions for God Sat, Apr 06, 2024 3–5pm
11 - Stuck in Grief Sat, Apr 13, 2024 3–5pm
12 - Hope & Resilience Sat, Apr 20, 2024 3–5pm
13 - What Do I Live For Now? Sat, May 04, 2024 3–5pm