Hope Ridge United Methodist Church Surviving the Holidays
December 13, 2026 at 1:00pm ET


Event location

Hope Ridge United Methodist Church

9870 Johnnycake Ridge Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, US • Directions

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Event information

Contact person

Linda Kallay
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Cost

Free

Meeting Format

In-person

Discussion Language

English

Meeting room

Enter through the first set of glass double doors from street. The Conference Room is to the right.


The holiday season can be especially difficult when you’re grieving the loss of someone you love. If you’re dreading the empty chair, the quiet moments, or the memories that come flooding back—you don’t have to face it alone.

Join us for GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays, a compassionate, two-hour seminar designed to help you discover hope, peace, and strength through this season. You’ll hear from counselors, pastors, and people who’ve walked through grief during the holidays and found ways to cope and heal.

Together, we’ll talk about:
Handling unexpected emotions and triggers
Finding new meaning in traditions
Navigating social gatherings and invitations
Discovering where comfort and hope can still be found

Everyone who registers and attends receives a Holiday Survival Guide—filled with practical tips, comforting scriptures, and journaling reflections for daily encouragement.

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