A support group to help you move through the grief process
A GriefShare support group is a welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.
Meeting Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Faith Baptist Church Lobby; 1515 Wistar Road, Fairless Hills, PA
Cost: $15 for the workbook
13 Weeks Toward Healing and Hope
GriefShare is a thirteen-week group journey built around video sessions from grief-recovery experts and fellow believers who have walked this path themselves, followed each week by group discussion and a workbook for personal reflection during the week. You are welcome to join at any point in the thirteen weeks — each session stands on its own, and you'll find help and encouragement no matter where you start.
Week One — Is This Normal?
This first session introduces what grief actually feels like and reassures you that the emotions you're experiencing — shock, numbness, disbelief — are a normal part of this process. You'll learn why there's no need to be ashamed of your grief or to rush through it.
Week Two — Your Grief Journey
Every person's grief looks different. This week prepares you for the road ahead, explaining that healing isn't a straight line, and encourages you not to compare your grief to anyone else's timetable.
Week Three — Loneliness and Sadness
Grief can bring a loneliness that's hard to put into words, even when you're surrounded by people. This session offers practical, biblical ways to work through sadness and isolation rather than being overtaken by them.
Week Four — Self Care
Grief takes a toll on the body as much as the heart. You'll learn why caring for yourself physically and spiritually during this season isn't selfish — it's necessary for healing.
Week Five — Fearful and Overwhelmed
Loss often brings a flood of new fears and responsibilities. This week addresses how to bring your anxious thoughts to the Lord and find steady footing when everything feels uncertain (Philippians 4:6-7).
Week Six — Anger
Anger is a common — and often confusing — part of grief. This session helps you understand where that anger comes from and how to process it in a way that honors God rather than causes further harm.
Week Seven — Regrets
"If only" thoughts can weigh heavily on a grieving heart. You'll learn how to move beyond regret and guilt and rest in God's grace rather than being trapped by the past.
Week Eight — Grief and Your Household
Loss changes the shape of a family and a home. This week looks at how grief affects those closest to you and how to navigate those relationships with patience and understanding.
Week Nine — Grief and Your Friendships
Friends don't always know what to say — and sometimes their words sting more than help. This session gives guidance for responding graciously to well-meaning comforters and for building the kind of support you truly need.
Week Ten — Questions for God
It's honest, not sinful, to bring your hardest questions to the Lord. This week explores how to wrestle with "why" in a way that draws you closer to God rather than further from Him.
Week Eleven — Stuck in Grief
Sometimes grief lingers in ways that keep us from moving forward. This session helps you recognize the signs of being "stuck" and offers a biblical path toward continued healing.
Week Twelve — Hope and Resilience
As healing takes hold, this week focuses on the hope that steadies a grieving heart — the sure hope we have in Christ and in the promise of eternity with Him (1 Thessalonians 4:13).
Week Thirteen — What Do I Live For Now?
The final session looks ahead, helping you find renewed purpose and direction for this next chapter — and encouraging you to use what you've learned to comfort others walking the same road (2 Corinthians 1:4).
What to Expect Each Week
Video Sessions
Each session opens with a video featuring grief-recovery experts and real stories from people who have walked through loss, addressing the topic of the week in a clear, compassionate way.
Group Discussion
After the video, you'll spend time with your small group discussing what you watched and sharing where you are in your own journey — in a safe, confidential setting among people who understand.
Workbook & Personal Study
Each week includes a workbook for journaling and personal reflection between sessions, helping you process what you're feeling and apply it during the week ahead.
Session Time
Groups meet weekly for about 90 minutes. Sessions are self-contained, so you may begin at any point in the thirteen weeks.
A Place to Belong
GriefShare isn't just a class — it's a caring community. Many who attend are not yet part of a church family, and we want this group to be a place where they meet the Lord Jesus Christ and find a church home at Faith Baptist.
GriefShare is coming to Faith Baptist
Grief is one of the heaviest burdens a person can carry. Whether you have lost a spouse, a parent, a child, a sibling, or a dear friend, the pain of that loss can feel overwhelming, and far too often, it feels very lonely. You may be sitting in the seat on Sunday morning with a smile on your face while your heart is quietly breaking. If that is you, we want you to know: you do not have to walk through this alone. We are thrilled to announce that Faith Baptist Church will be launching a GriefShare ministry beginning Tuesday, September 1. This is a ministry we have been praying about, and we believe God's timing is perfect. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. What Is GriefShare? GriefShare is a 13-week, Christ-centered support group designed to walk people through their grief journey with compassion and biblical truth. Each week features a video seminar with respected Christian counselors and pastors, followed by small-group discussion and personal workbook exercises to help participants process what they are going through. Every session addresses the real challenges that come with grief, the loneliness, the anger, the questions, the sleepless nights — and points you back to the One who is "a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief" (Isaiah 53:3). At its heart, GriefShare points to Christ as the ultimate source of healing. That lines up perfectly with who we are as a church and what we believe God's Word teaches about comfort, hope, and restoration. Why This Ministry Matters In any church family, individuals are silently struggling with the pain of losing a loved one — some may have lost a spouse, a parent, a child, another relative, or a close friend. The grief does not end after the funeral. It does not stop after a few weeks. Many people suffer in silence for months and even years, not knowing where to turn. GriefShare provides a safe space where individuals can process their grief, share their stories, and find support from others who understand their pain, not just to help them move through grief, but to offer biblical hope and encouragement. That is exactly the kind of ministry the local church is called to provide. Is This for You? If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, recently or even years ago, we warmly invite you to come. You do not need to have it all together. You do not need to know what to say. You simply need to show up, and we will walk through it together, with God's Word as our guide and our church family by your side. GriefShare is also open to friends, neighbors, and coworkers in our community who are hurting. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite someone you know who needs the comfort that only Christ can give. Psalm 147:3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. When: Tuesday, September 1 - Tuesday, November 24, 2026 Location: Faith Baptist Church — Fairless Hills, PA Time: Tuesday Nights at 7:00 p.m.Register Here We love you, Faith Baptist family. If grief has found you in this season of life, we want to be right there with you. Feel free to share this with anyone you know who may need a place of healing and hope. Interested in serving in GriefShare? GriefShare groups don't run themselves — they run because someone in the church was willing to say yes. Leading a GriefShare group does not require a counseling degree or a personal expertise in grief. It requires a heart for hurting people, a willingness to show up faithfully week after week, and a love for the local church. GriefShare provides all the training and materials a leader needs. Your role is to facilitate — to create a safe, consistent place where people can be honest and where God's Word has room to work. Paul's words in Second Corinthians describe this kind of ministry beautifully: 2 Corinthians 1:4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. If you have walked through grief yourself, that experience is not a disqualification. God does not waste our sorrows. He redeems them, and often uses them to open doors of ministry that nothing else could open. If you sense the Lord leading you to serve in this way, we want to hear from you. Group leaders will go through a brief GriefShare orientation before the ministry launches in September, and pastoral support will be available throughout the 13-week cycle. Serve Team Schedule: Sunday, July 19, 2026 - Interest Meeting Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - Worker Training To express interest in serving, let us know HERE! This is a meaningful opportunity to serve your church family in one of the most tender areas of life. Don't talk yourself out of it — reach out, and let's have a conversation.
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