
Spring 2026
Growing Through Loss
Support Series
Six Week Grief Support
Speaker and Small Group Series
Host: Shepherd of the Valley Church
14107 Hudson Rd S ~ Afton, MN
Thursdays from March 12 - April 23, 2026
(no meeting on April 2, 2026)
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM
SPRING 2026 UPDATED SCHEDULE COMING SOON!
September 23rd
Hello Grief, My Old Friend
by Ted Bowman, MDiv
Educator and Consultant
September 30th
The Art of Grief as Seen Through the Eyes of our Biology
by Dr. Charles Bransford, M.D.
Retired Hospice Director
October 7th
The Impact of Loss on Families
by Dr. Janice Nadeau, PhD
Psychologist, Family Therapist and Nurse Clinical Specialist
“Hello Grief, My Old Friend”
Losses are a part of life. For many grieving follows. Facing and embracing disruptive changes, while challenging, can foster honest well-being. An overview of conspicuous, tangible, internal, and collective losses will be presented and discussed.
Ted Bowman is a grief educator. His work is about change and transitions. He has been an adjunct educator at the University of Minnesota, University of Saint Thomas, and United Theological Seminary. He is the author or editor of 6 books and of many chapters and articles in various publications.
October 14th
The Mystery of Grief and Stress
by Stacy Eichman-Cardwell, MA
Retired Adult Ministry Director, MA in Counseling
October 21st
Coping with Loss During the Holidays
by Steve Sims, BS, MRE, MA
Retired Hospice Manager, Chaplain, and Bereavement Coordinator
October 28th
Telling our Stories - Creating Legacy and "Re-membering" Techniques for Times of Loss
by Janelle M. Johnson, JD, LSW
Founder and Consultant at JMJ Consulting and Advocacy; Social Worker for Lakeview Hospice
