Grief Support Events

From Grief to New Hope Workshop (Offered In-Person and Online)

Mondays, February through April, 6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Begins February 23rd)

Presented by New Hope Center for Grief Support

The “From Grief to New Hope” 8-Week Workshop combines the educational components of a seminar with the safety and support of a peer group. This workshop is available in-person and virtually to adults who are grieving the death of a loved one regardless of how long it has been since the loss occurred. This workshop is a safe place to express your grief and begin the healing process. Each session includes a speaker presentation for all and smaller group discussion time. These small groups are guided by facilitators who have also experienced similar loss and have traveled their own grief journey. This workshop is offered in-person and virtually.

Small groups are closed to new attendees after week 2. Support people are welcome to come to hear the weekly workshop speakers, but unfortunately are unable to participate in small groups. Support people must check in with staff upon arrival to complete registration.

Location: 

Ward Church, 40000 Six Mile Road

Northville, MI 48168 (offered in-person and virtually)

Registration: 

https://newhopecenter.net/workshops-seminars/

GriefShare 13-Week Support Group

Tuesdays, March - May, 2026, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Begins March 3rd)

Presented by GriefShare at St. Mary Catholic Parish, Pinckney

This faith-based, grief support group meets for 13 consecutive weeks. Each week you’ll view a 30-minute video on a grief-related topic, featuring valuable insights from counselors, pastors, and others who’ve lost a loved one. Then your group will discuss the video and how it applies to your lives. You’ll also receive a book with helpful tips and exercises for personal support throughout the week.

Location:

St. Mary Catholic Parish

10601 Dexter-Pinckney Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169

Registration:

https://find.griefshare.org/groups/287430

Contact person

Debbie Read, Facilitator

GriefShare Loss of a Spouse Workshop

Saturday, March 7th, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Presented by GriefShare at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church

We welcome you to attend our Loss of a Spouse one-time event. We believe today's session will enable you to face the future with a measure of hope. The morning's session includes a continental breakfast, a Loss of a Spouse handbook and a video to view with discussion afterwards to those who feel comfortable to share. We pray you'll have the courage to attend our session.

Location:

Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church

2101 South Hacker Road, Brighton, MI 48114

Cost:

$12.00 (Includes participant guide)

Registration:

https://find.griefshare.org/events/288611

Contact person:

Judy Gamary, Leader

248-231-0922

Grieve Well: Understanding Grief Workshop (HYBRID – online)

Saturday, March 7th, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

Presented by GrieveWell. Sponsored by Borek Jennings Funeral Homes

Did you know that there are healthy ways to grieve? The first step is to understand this painful but important part of life.

During this presentation, you will learn about grief and the effects it has on one’s physical and emotional health. You will receive information and resources to help you move through your grief journey in a way that leads toward healing. This presentation is for those who are mourning the death of a loved one, those supporting someone who is grieving, or for those who want more information about grief.

This workshop will be offered in HYBRID format! Attend either in-person or online! 

Location: 

Pinckney Community Public Library 

125 Putnam St, Pinckney, MI 48169

Registration for in-person event: 
https://grievewell.nationbuilder.com/understanding-grief-hybrid-inperson-mar2026

Registration for online event: 

https://app.livestorm.co/grievewell/understanding-grief-hybrid-online-mar2026. 

A meeting link will be sent to your registered email address.

GriefShare 13-Week Support Group

Tuesdays, March - June 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Begins March 10th)

Presented by GriefShare at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church

This faith-based, grief support group meets for 13 consecutive weeks. Each week you’ll view a 30-minute video on a grief-related topic, featuring valuable insights from counselors, pastors, and others who’ve lost a loved one. Then your group will discuss the video and how it applies to your lives. You’ll also receive a book with helpful tips and exercises for personal support throughout the week.

Location:

Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church

2101 South Hacker Road, Brighton, MI 48114

Cost: 

$20 (Includes workbook)

Scholarships available

Registration:

https://find.griefshare.org/groups/288607

Contact person:

Judy Gamary, Leader

248-231-0922

Journey Through Widowhood: Choices Matter on Our Grief Journey (Offered Online)

Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, 6:00 pm. - 7:15 p.m.

Presented by Hospice of Michigan

Join this virtual session where we will discuss avenues of coping with our grief and the value of self-care. Registration is required. 

Registration:

Contact Melissa McCreedy

(734) 794-5127

mmccreedy@arborhospice.org

https://www.hom.org/grief-journey-program/

Wabi Sabi Family Activity Workshop

Saturday, March 14th, 2026, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Presented by Angela Hospice

We invite you to join our grief counselors in embracing the Japanese principle of “wabi sabi,” which encourages us to find beauty in the broken things. Together, we will break and mend our own unique pot, exploring the ways in which grief can transform us and become a beautiful part of our stories.

Location: 

Angela Hospice Care Center

14100 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48154

Registration: 

https://angelahospice.org/events/wabi-sabi-family-activity-workshop/

Ashley's Friends Session 2

Mondays, April - May, 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 pm. (begins April 6th)

ASHLEY’s Friends offers peer support groups for children and teens from 5-18 years of age and their families following the death of a loved one. All groups are facilitated by trained volunteers who are in turn, coordinated by the professional staff of Ashley’s Friends.

Groups are held on Monday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in eight-week intervals, four times each calendar year. Each meeting begins with a casual, family-style dinner to encourage informal conversation and relationship building.

Following dinner, children are divided into small groups based upon age. We try to keep our groups small, with no more than 10 or 12 children, with several volunteers in each group. In general, the ages of the groups are 5-7, 8-11, 12-15, 16+. Age grouping is flexible and dependant on the circumstances of death, gender, maturity, etc.

During the 1-hr. and 15 minute session, we want to offer a variety of ways to help children and adolescents safely express their feelings. Therefore, all are encouraged to use art, story telling, writing, role plays, and music to identify, express, and cope with feelings and issues related to the loss of their loved one.

Each meeting concludes with a simple ceremony to help children and teens memorialize their loved one.

Adult groups are for parents and caregivers of participating children and meet in a separate area while the children meet.

The purpose of the groups is to:

• Promote a sense of belonging among children who have experienced the death of a loved one

• Offer developmentally appropriate information and activities to help children cope

• Allow children to express a wide range of feelings in a caring and compassionate environment

• Offer hope and support healing

• Provide parents a separate group to discuss the challenges of helping a child through the grieving process, often while grieving themselves

Please call 586-215-7100 for Howell location information and to register for both locations. Pre-registration is required.

For more information about the program, please call Dr. Dawn Koger at 248-797-6923.

https://ashleysfriends.wordpress.com/

Beginning the Grief Journey Seminar (Offered In-Person and Online)

Monday, August 17th, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Presented by New Hope Center for Grief Support

This partial day Seminar provides an understanding of the basics of the journey of grief and is a great first step for those grieving the loss of a loved one. It covers a variety of topics to help participants understand their grief and gives practical tools to help navigate the challenges they face after loss. This seminar is offered in-person and virtually.

In-Person Location: 

Plymouth First United Methodist Church

45201 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth, MI 48170

*Online link to join provided upon registration. *

Registration: 

https://newhopecenter.net/workshops-seminars/