Support Groups

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry, headquartered in St. Louis, is a global organization offering spiritual aid to over 1.5 million individuals across 13,000 congregations. Their program at Village Church pairs trained members with those facing life challenges, providing confidential emotional and spiritual support free of charge. Care is tailored to individual needs and can address issues like grief, illness, divorce, or job loss through weekly meetings that continue as long as needed.

To receive support or volunteer as a Stephen Minister, contact Rev. Melanie Hardison. Applications for volunteering are open year-round, welcoming individuals who feel called to provide compassionate care to others in their community.

Growing through Grief

Growing Through Grief is a five-week series offered to those grieving the loss of a loved one. This group explores what grief looks like, shares stories and finds hope for moving forward. Each attendee receives a free book, Understanding Your Grief by Alan D. Wolfelt. Sessions are facilitated by a pastor and are held at Village Church Mission Campus. Open to all members of the community. The series is free, but registration is required.

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Faith & Grief

Offered at our Mission Campus every first Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. in Friendship Hall. The gathering starts with a speaker and then trained facilitators lead discussion at the tables. Open to all members of the community. A complimentary lunch will be provided for those who pre-register.

Widowers Support Group

The Widowers Group is a weekly support group for men whose spouses have died, or whose spouses are living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. This group meets at 9 a.m. Thursday mornings in Room 132 at Mission Campus. Twice a month the group is facilitated by a pastor; other meetings are facilitated by members of the group. Just drop in; registration is not required.

PFLAG

PFLAG started with a small group of parents with LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer and questioning) children who began meeting in private homes to offer one another support. Today we are part of a national grass-roots organization with over 500 PFLAG chapters located throughout the United States and the world. We are parents, families, friends and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons who are committed to giving support to one another.

Our support groups, which we call chapter meetings, are a great place to get to know other people with LGBTQ family members and friends, and to receive information and support. Meetings are relaxed and informal, and everyone is welcome. We start with a brief information/business session and devote the remaining time to support. Each person has an opportunity to speak, but no one is pressured. Discussions are completely confidential.

A variety of people attend our meetings; including Parents of LGBTQ and LGBT people. Attendance varies every month and can range from four to 30 people.

KC Infertility

Share, learn and connect with others who get it. Honestly, we laugh more than we cry. Bring your significant other, a loved one, or just yourself. Peer-led meetings are held on second Mondays in the Young Adult Room at Mission Campus. KC Infertility has no religious affiliation and welcomes all parents-in-waiting.

First Wednesdays Coffee & Conversation

Pastor, life coach and founder of Compassion Fix, Ginger Rothhaas, will bring encouragement, support and tangible tools for parents pursing perseverant, joyful, and intentional living. (Warm cups of joe provided as well!) We meet once a month at the Mission Campus.

Free child care available by emailing Sandra Stephens.

Moms of Teens

Do you know what helps when parenting a teen feels extra hard? Being surrounded by friends fighting the same battles!