February 8, 2013 - February 10, 2013
Fort Qu'Appelle
, SK
Canada
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Friday, February 8 (6 pm supper) to Sunday, February10 (1 pm)
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| We find ourselves standing on holy ground each time we accompany a grieving family through a process of creating and offering a Celebration of Life, Funeral, Memorial, or Graveside Service. This program focuses on assisting lay people as well as ministers in developing their gifts in offering funeral ministry, and supports a team ministry approach to this important work.
We will explore, learn, and reflect upon:
- Phases of bereavement and emotions of grief
- Pastoral care skills in meeting a family’s needs
- Resources and processes for creating services
that reflect our theology & meet the varying
needs of families
- The need for self-care
- Pastoral Charge funeral policies that
support lay ministry
Participants are encouraged to arrange a tour of a Funeral Home prior to coming to this session, and to bring a copy of their church’s funeral policy.
Marg Janick-Grayston, program staff, has worked with Pastoral Charges to create ministry teams that respond to families requesting compassionate support. Velda Dahlin, is a lay person who works as part of a team on the Norquay Pastoral Charge in offering ministry to the bereaved and presiding at funerals.
Investment in Learning: $275
Decision Day: Jan 28 |
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