Fifth Avenue hosts a 10-week bereavement support group for persons struggling with grief and loss. The group is led by Ellen Theg, a licensed psychotherapist and experienced bereavement counselor. She has been counseling individuals on moving through grief and loss since 2001.

“The benefit of a bereavement group is the support and connection it provides with others during the grieving process,” Theg explains. Learning to live with the ‘absent presence’ of your loved one is a process, and we hope that this group will support your movement along this path to acceptance of your new circumstances.”

The group will meet Wednesday evenings from September 25 through December 18, 2024. The group will not meet on October 16 or November 27. Members are encouraged to attend the Blue Christmas service on December 11.

The cost is $150 for the full program, and enrollment is limited to 8 persons. To register, contact Natalie Wardius ([email protected])by Sept. 15. Financial assistance is available if needed.