SIDNEY — GriefShare, which is a nondenominational, Christ-based program, helps people grieving the death of a loved one – a spouse, child, family member of friend.

GriefShare is a 13-week program and will begin Monday, May 1, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. in Sidney. The group will meet in the church parlor (first floor – accessible for all). The group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Monday through Aug. 7 except for May 29 and July 3. There is no fee for this series. Each participant will receive a workbook. Bobbie Bender, who has facilitated GriefShare numerous times, will be the facilitator.

After the funeral, when the cards and flowers have stopped coming, most of the people around you return to their normal lives, said a GriefShare brochure. But your grief continues and you feel alone. Often friends and family want to help you, but don’t know how. That’s the reason for GriefShare.

The group is led by people who have experienced grief and have successfully rebuilt their lives. They understand how you feel because they’ve been in the same place. They will walk with you on the long path through grief toward healing and hope for the future.

All who are dealing with the death of a loved one are invited to attend. Participants are welcome to begin attending the GriefShare group at any point. Each session is “self-contained.” If you miss a class, you may pick it up during the next 13-week cycle.

For further information, questions or to registar for the series, contact Lynn or Pastor Jon Schriber at 937-492-8047 or email Schriber at [email protected].