Support Groups

Grief Support Group

Whatever you’re grieving—a death, diagnosis, a goodbye that hasn’t happened yet—you’re welcome here. No pressure to share, only room to be.

This monthly grief support group is held at 6 p.m. on first Tuesdays at Mission Campus in Room 232. It is free, open to all, and no sign-up is required. Facilitated by Elena Weaver, LPC, therapist at Prairie Sky Counseling Center.

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. Registration is required, free of charge, and all are welcome.

This five-week series is offered twice a year. Register here for the next available session.

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. Just drop in—registration is not required. For questions, contact Congregational Care: or 913-671-2327.

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry is a global organization offering spiritual support to over 1.5 million individuals across 13,000 congregations. Village Church’s program pairs trained members with those facing life challenges, and provides confidential emotional and spiritual support. Care is tailored to individual needs and can address issues including grief, illness, divorce, or job loss. There is no charge. To receive support or to volunteer as a Stephen Minister, contact Congregational Care.

Faith & Grief

Faith and Grief is a national organization of grief support groups with local, in-person meetings. Led by certified volunteer facilitators, each support gathering is an hour-long program that gives you time to talk about your loved one and your grief. Village Church partners with four other area churches to offer this program in Kansas City. Monthly meetings are at 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at Country Club Christian Church in the Youth Room. If you have questions, please contact Congregational Care: congregational-care@villagepres.org.

PFLAG

PFLAG (“Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays”) is a national organization with over 500 chapters. Parents, families, friends and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons meet monthly to support one another. Support groups are a great place to get to know other people with LGBTQ family members and friends. Meetings are relaxed and informational, and all are welcome.

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.