GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. Please join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Living Faith Lutheran Church.

The seminar features video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and other people who have experienced the holidays after their loved one’s death and who offer practical suggestions and reassurance. These people share honestly about:

· Being prepared for surprising emotions that may hit over the holidays

· What to do about traditions and other coming changes

· How to handle holiday parties and invitations

· How to survive potentially awkward moments with other people

· Where to find comfort, strength, and hope in a seemingly hopeless time

Those who attend will receive a Survival Guide filled with practical tips, encouraging words, journaling ideas, and exercises for daily help through the holiday season.

Living Faith Lutheran Church is beginning an after-school program for second- through fifth-graders, starting Thursday, Oct. 8 in the old Cottrell-Ward School at 310 S. Parker Street in Marine City. It will be held from 5:30-7 pm on Thursdays through May 5, 2027.

The program – “JOY” – will teach Christian values, particularly the call for service to others, and lessons will draw heavily on the biblical principles of faith, hope, and charity. Snacks will be provided.

While there is no cost for the program, Living Faith welcomes donations to further its community outreach efforts.

To register, please click on the two forms below, print, complete, and bring with you when you drop your child off for the program.