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 October 1 through December 10, 2025. The group will not meet on November 26. Members are encouraged to attend the Blue Christmas service on December 17.

The cost is $150 for the full program, and enrollment is limited to 8 persons. Register here or contact Natalie Wardius ([email protected]) by Sept. 24. Financial assistance is available if needed.

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