Grief and Loss

The global pandemic has created a season of tremendous loss and grief. Individuals and families are grieving the loss of loved ones, the loss of family milestones, the loss of relationships, the loss of normal patterns of day-to-day life. Make space to allow yourself and others to grieve. Be aware of how patterns of grief may be impacting you and those around you.

• Luther Seminary has published an article called COVID-19 Stages of Grief that contains links to grief resources.
• Books like “Embracing God’s Future without Forgetting the Past: A Conversation about Loss, Grief, and Nostalgia in Congregational Life” by Bishop Michael Girlinghouse may provide insight and ideas for how to respond.
• Christian Century: 10 Guidelines for Pastoral Care during the Coronavirus Outbreak