New grief support group begins in Oak Ridge June 4

The Oak Ridger
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In his book "A Time To Grieve," psychologist and Pastor Kenneth Hauck writes, “when you lose someone you love, you lose part of yourself. And that can hurt - deeply.”

A Grief Support Group for persons who have lost loved ones will begin Tuesday, June 4, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., at First United Methodist Church in Room 203. The group provides a safe, confidential setting for persons to express and understand their grief, according to a church news release.

Gielda Reese
Gielda Reese

It will meet weekly on Tuesdays June 4, 11, 18, and 25; skip July 2, and continue on Tuesdays July 9,16, and 23. Group facilitators are the Gielda Reese, a retired teacher who lost her 14 year old daughter to cancer several years ago, and the Rev. Bob Cantrell, a retired United Methodist pastor.

All persons who have lost loved ones are welcome to attend. There is no fee for attendance. Space is limited. Registration is encouraged, but not required. For more information or to register, please contact Kali Bargiel at (865) 483-4357 or officemanager@fumcor.org.

First United Methodist Church is located at 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

The Rev. Bob Cantrell
The Rev. Bob Cantrell

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