
The Episcopal Church of the Ascension - Hickory, North Carolina
Walking the Mourner's Path
Mon, Mar 04
|Hickory
Through a series of eight weekly workshops, individuals who are in grief after the death of a loved one will learn ways to transform their grief into joyful living. Workshops are led by a trained facilitator and clergy.


Time & Location
Mar 04, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Hickory, 726 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
About the Event
Meetings occur at Church of the Ascension every Monday, March 4-April 29 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. There will be no meeting on Easter Monday, April 1.
Program cost is $50 (however, you can pay what you can afford if you are struggling financially after your loss)
Through a series of eight weekly workshops, Walking the Mourner's Path serves individuals who are in grief after the death of a loved one. Participation is kept to a small group to allow the opportunity to work through the grief in a focused manner.
Guided by The Rev. Karla Woggon and The Rev. Pat Jones, individuals will:
- Acknowledge their pain and brokenness.
- Recognize that each person’s journey through grief is unique.
- Learn that through sharing with others and being comforted by God’s love, healing occurs.
- Focus on one concept each week to work through the grief without feeling overwhelmed.
- Use a workbook to guide prayers, reflection, and exercises.
- Share stories.
- Experience tears and laughter.
- Find healing and joy.