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Grief

Navigating Grief During the Holidays: An Invitation to Growth, by 
Sean Witty, MTS, MS

January 7, 2025 By MHN-UCC

The holidays are a time of light, celebration, and connection—or so we’re told. For many, however, this season shines a spotlight on what is absent. Empty chairs at the table, missed milestones, or the ache of transitions in work and relationships can make the holidays a tender and challenging time. I see this as a […]

Filed Under: Advent & Christmas, Anxiety, Community, Easter, Faith, Grief, Holidays, Hope, New Year

Moving Through the World with Mary’s Song by Rev. Nancy Rosas

December 12, 2022 By Rev. Nancy Rosas

Luke 1:46-55 The Holiday season is not a season of joy for everyone; in fact, for many people it is one of the loneliest, saddest times of the year. In the advent journey this is the week for Joy. Joy is not only a feeling or an idea, joy is something that is grounded in […]

Filed Under: Advent & Christmas, Community, Grief, Hope, Joy, Mental Health, Mental Health Network, UCC, United Church of Christ

Traumatic Loss by Jennifer Stuart

June 13, 2022 By Jennifer Stuart

TRAUMATIC BEREAVEMENT (artwork by Jan Richardson, title: Holy Saturday, https://www.janrichardsonimages.com)

But Turmoil Comes  . . . 24 “For my groaning comes at the sight of my food, And my cries pour out like water. 25 “For what I fear comes upon me, And what I dread befalls me. 26 “I am not at ease, nor am I quiet, And I am not at rest, but […]

Filed Under: Grief, Mental Health, Mental Health Network, Trauma, UCC, United Church of Christ

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