WOMEN WARRIORS
Women Warriors is a group of women who have lost their husbands recently, or awhile ago. Nobody understands what you are going through except others who have lost their spouses.
This group meets the third Thursday of each month at 5pm at Easter Lutheran Church on the Hill (4200 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN 55122).
Join us and learn how to navigate the stages of grief, find your way through everything that needs to get done, and live a new independent life.
Kris Palfe and Kay Owens, co-facilitators, and the other women are here to help. You don't have to go through this alone.
Questions? Please email Jennifer Peloquin at jpeloquin@easter.org.
DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP
Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Easter on the Hill or via Zoom
The Depression Support Group is a peer-to-peer group led by a trained facilitator. The group shares their challenges, disappointments, and successes in living with depression, anxiety, bipolar, and similar illnesses. People living with mental health illnesses, or caring for a family member or friend with mental health illnesses are welcome to join. Questions? Contact Bob Lawrence at 612-845-9481.
The group is currently doing a hybrid live group and Zoom at the same time. People are welcome to come to Easter on the Hill to meet socially distanced or connect to the Zoom meeting. Whatever makes people most comfortable. To join the Zoom meeting, click the link below and use the following meeting information:
Meeting ID: 376 797 0016
Password: mask
Unable to connect with a computer? Join us by phone at 929-205-6099 using the meeting ID above and the passcode 486502.
GROWING THROUGH LOSS
Tuesday evenings, April 9, 16, 23, 30, & May 7, 2024
Registration, 6:30 p.m.; Speaker, 7:00 p.m.; Support Groups 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
St. James Lutheran Church 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
We are grateful for your presence whether you were able to participate on one night or all five weeks of the series. Each session is complete in itself.
Following the speaker, a trained facilitator will be at each table to lead discussion and to offer support through conversation among the participants. One-on-one listeners will also be available.
Growing Through Loss (GTL) provides support for adults who have experienced loss,
information about the grieving process, caring and support from others who are also grieving and sharing of memories and feelings in a confidential setting.
GTL supports loss of spouse, child, parent, other loved ones, loss through suicide,
life transitions such as the loss of job, health, relationships or mid-life changes, multiple losses and provides small group and one-on-one support.
GTL is sponsored jointly by The Interdenominational South Suburban Grief Support Coalition, a coalition of 15 churches in the south suburban Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
Suggested donation: $4.00 per session.
All proceeds support the Growing Through Loss ministry.
Visit the Growing Through Loss website for more information.
AA/AL-ANON AT EASTER: NEXT RIGHT THING
Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m., Easter on the Hill
AL-ANON/ALATEEN SUPPORT GROUP
Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) offers hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics. In Minneapolis, call 952-920-3961. For St. Paul, call 651-771-2208.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP
AA is an informal meeting society for recovering alcoholics. Its members state their primary purpose as, “to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.” Call 651-452-2921.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
3rd Saturday of the Month, 9-10 a.m., Easter on the Hill
Do you have a loved one or are you caring for a loved one? This support group is for all caregivers (full or part-time) to share their struggles/joys/needs, and receive support, information, and resources. We’ll identify and reduce personal stress, learn communication skills for challenging situations, and much more. This is a confidential group facilitated by Easter member Angie Swetland. Angie has extensive experience and knowledge specific to dementia and caregiving. For those who have questions related specifically to dementia, Angie is available to offer support after class and in between meetings, too!
For questions, please contact Angie at amswetland@comcast.net.
GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT EDUCATION VIDEOS
Dr. Megan Oudekerk from Cedar Valley Therapy
education sessions on grief and loss
HOW TO RECOGNIZE DEPRESSION, AND HELP OURSELVES AND OTHERS
PRESENTATION BY THERAPIST MICHAEL BOROWIAK
The pandemic has impacted many aspects of our lives and taken a toll on our mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Now, more than ever, it is crucial to take time to focus on our mental health.
Therapist Michael Borowiak from Traverse Counseling and Consulting gave a presentation in March as part of the “Navigating COVID Times Together” series. He discussed the difference between depression and sadness, how depression presents itself at all stages of life, how to help yourself, and when to seek professional help.
Check out the video to watch his presentation.
QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION ABOUT EASTER SUPPORT MINISTRIES?
For questions or more information about additional support resources, including mental health, addiction and recovery, and more, contact us easter@easter.org
PASTOR ON-CALL
To reach the Pastor On-Call, please contact us at 612-547-9787