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SUPPORT GROUPS
Grief & Loss Support
Over a lifetime, we all encounter times of loss & grief, such as the death of a loved one, job loss, health challenges or relationship changes. Please connect with The Grove’s Director of Caring Ministries for individual support and resources.
Carolyn Winslow, caring@thegrovemn.church
Caregivers Support Group
Once a month, 2nd Tuesday, 10:00-11:30am
Caregiving for persons with memory loss/Alzheimer's can be difficult, lonely, and emotionally and physically exhausting. But there is hope. Gain support, understanding and friendship from people who are going through or have gone through similar situations.
Hosted by Bob & Judy Horn
Loved Ones Support Group
Gathering periodically, people whose lives have been impacted by the addictive behaviors of a loved one come together to provide connection for mutual support & encouragement in a confidential setting.
Contact: Carolyn Winslow, caring@thegrovemn.church
Guided Christian Meditation
Tuesdays, 9 pm & Fridays, 9am - Zoom
Guided Christian meditation can increase your connection to God and give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health.
Contact: Carolyn Winslow, caring@thegrovemn.church
Drum Circle
Once a Month, 6-8:15pm - Plaza/Fellowship Hall
For individuals and families living with Autism/Asperger’s, and for anyone with disabilities or social challenges who likes music, rhythm and dance. This group is not intended to teach how to drum.
Contact: Dick Hansen
Please contact our Director of Caring Ministries, Carolyn Winslow, if you are interested in providing care to others in our Grove community through any of the ways mentioned below.
Visitation Team
Provide emotional and spiritual support to others as a lay volunteer Congregational Care Minister (CCM) serving on our visitation team. CCM’s work alongside our pastors in providing care, such as following up on prayer requests, making visits, providing a Sunday morning presence for connection & prayer, phoning folks in need of contact, and meeting one-on-one to offer prayers & encouragement to persons in need of a listening ear.
Prayer Connection Team
The Prayer Connection Team exists to present the praises and petitions of our church & community before the Lord. This team is notified of prayer requests via email so that they may lift up prayers as requested by the congregation or community.
Helping Hands Team
Filling Short-Term Immediate Needs
Our hands can extend the love of God by offering short-term help to our church family members in need of transportation (to church or medical appointments), meals (following surgery or during an immediate crisis), grocery shopping or assistance in other tangible ways.
If you feel called to care for others in very practical ways or if you are in need of such assistance,
contact Liz Tracy, liztracy@comcast.net.
Prayer Connection Team
Praying for Needs in Our Church and Community
The Prayer Connection Team exists to present the praises and petitions of our church & community before the Lord. Confidential prayer requests may be requested to be shared with the pastors, the staff, and/or the Prayer Connection Team. To submit Prayer Request, click the Prayer Requests and Sharing Joy image at the top of the page.
Transportation Ministry Team
Transportation to medical appointments or church
This team is comprised of volunteer drivers who have received background & driving record checks and who have been trained to provide caring & confidential transportation assistance. Volunteer drivers provide rides to folks who otherwise would be unable to make a doctor’s or therapist’s appointment or for someone who wants to occasionally attend church in-person.
To become a volunteer driver, contact: Amy Dovenmuehle, service@thegrovemn.church
To request a ride, use online form for Transportation Request, found at the top of this page.
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