Ponds Reformed Church GriefShare

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This group ran December 4, 2017 – July 23, 2018 • Search for a current group.

Group location

Ponds Reformed Church

341 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ 07436 • Directions

The GriefShare experience

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

Group details

Contact person

Debbie Pierce, Associate Pastor
201-337-6744 Send message

Meeting room

Upstairs, Parlor. Enter the building through the basement double doors, follow the signs leading to the upstairs parlor. An elevator is available for upstairs access, please call the church earlier in the day to arrange for it to be used. 201-337-6744.

Child care

Available

Group website


Church sponsor

Ponds Reformed Church
201-337-6744 Website

Learning to find your way through life after a loss is one of the most difficult things anyone will ever have to do. Be assured that there are many of us that share this same journey and we can find comfort sharing our stories together, learning from each other how to cope, and supporting each other through this difficult journey. You do not need to do it alone and others that have traveled through this journey before can provide hope and assistance to keep you on a path that moves you forward each day.

Here at Pond's Church we want to share with you a GriefShare program that has been giving people hope and comfort after their loss. The GriefShare program is a faith based program that will help you through your journey of grief by helping you to understand the emotional pain that you may be feeling, help you answer some of those painful questions that get you stuck as you try to move forward through your grief and to ultimately provide you hope that in time you can return to a full and productive life. When you feel ready to reach out, we will be here to help you feel God's presence and let it give you peace as you walk through your journey of grief.

Because the upcoming holidays can be both a stressful and emotional time as you grieve over your loved one, Pond's will be hosting a "Surviving the Holidays" event on Monday, December 4th at 7 pm in our parlor. Parking is provided in the lot behind the building and you can enter through the basement at the back of the church. A sign will be provided once you enter the church to lead you to the parlor. If you require childcare, please contact Pastor Debbie at 201-337-6744 to let us know the age and number of children. An adult will be available to provide activities for your children while you attend the event. The event will run from 7 - 9 pm.

A candlelight service will be provided on December 13 at 7 pm to remember the life of your loved one. Come and share fellowship with others that have lost someone special in their life and let us all remember them during this special event to help hold onto those special memories.

A 13 week program will start at the beginning of the new year. This program is outlined on the https://www.GriefShare.org website and is offered through Pond's church to help you through your grief journey. We will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7 pm. Childcare is provide with advanced notice. The GriefShare program provides guidance and support along with special workbooks that help you journal your thoughts and feelings and track your progress as you work through your grief during the course of this program.


Meeting schedule

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

Meeting Date Time (ET)
Surviving the Holidays Mon, Dec 04, 2017 7–9pm
Session 1 Mon, Jan 08, 2018 7–9pm
Session 2 Mon, Jan 22, 2018 7–9pm
Session 3 Mon, Feb 12, 2018 7–9pm
Session 4 Mon, Feb 26, 2018 7–9pm
Session 5 Mon, Mar 12, 2018 7–9pm
Session 6 Mon, Mar 26, 2018 7–9pm
Session 7 Mon, Apr 09, 2018 7–9pm
Session 8 Mon, Apr 23, 2018 7–9pm
Session 9 Mon, May 14, 2018 7–9pm
Session 10 Mon, Jun 04, 2018 7–9pm
Session 11 Mon, Jun 25, 2018 7–9pm
Session 12 Mon, Jul 09, 2018 7–9pm
Session 13 Mon, Jul 23, 2018 7–9pm