St. Richard’s Catholic Church is a member of three coalitions of area churches, which pool their resources to provide expert speakers and support groups to members who are going through a difficult time in their lives — ministry that one church alone might not be able to provide. Look below for descriptions of the various support groups and links to more information
Depression Support Coalition is a coalition of churches whose mission is to inform, educate, and cultivate a community of spiritual hope for those affected by depression – as well as their families. The coalition hosts two speaker series a year (February-June, and August-December). Fall 2017 Speaker Series is at St. John Neumann in Eagan one Tueseday evening per month. Contact Sherri Stella at 651-209-8589 for details. Weekly support groups meet on Tuesdays at Prince of Peace Lutheran in Burnsville for those with depression/mental illness and for their loved ones, and on Thursdays at Easter Lutheran Church in Eagan for those with depression/mental illness. More information is at www.depressionsupportcoalition.org
Ministry of Separated and Divorced is a coalition of parishes throughout the archdiocese to provide support and resources to individuals who are separated and divorced. The coalition does not having any support groups at this time but check back later for future groups or click on links below for other support groups.
Church of St. Edward Divorce & Separated Ministry
Church of St. Timothy (Blaine) Separated, Divorced & Widowed Ministry
Bloomington-Richfield Grief Support Coalition
Churches in the Bloomington-Richfield area are working together to provide free support and education for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. Group meetings are held year-round on Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 pm and include an educational presentation followed by support group session. Member churches take turns hosting eight week sessions. More information is at www.brgriefcoalition.com or www.facebook.com/brgriefcoalition
Contact: Jolaine Liupakka, at (612) 869-2426 ext 113 or jliupakka@strichards.com
If you or a loved one are feeling hopeless, depressed or overwhelmed, seek out emotional support right away. If there is a risk of suicide, don't wait to call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or text MN to 741741.
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