Grieving with Hope
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Grieving With Hope Spring 2026
Location: Room A224
Start Time: Thu 26, March 2026, 7 p.m.
End Time: Thu 14, May 2026, 9 p.m.
If you are grieving the loss of a loved one and would welcome help from the Bible and the warm encouragement of others in similar circumstances, join us for an eight-week care group beginning on March 26, at 7pm, in Room A224. There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested.
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March 2026 Widows Connection Lunch
Location: Room A226
Start Time: Sun 22, March 2026, noon
End Time: Sun 22, March 2026, 2 p.m.
All widows are invited to join us on Sunday, March 22, at noon, in Room A226, for lunch and time of fellowship and encouragement as we begin our spring series, "Conversations with Jesus." We will focus on the promise of living water as we discuss the story of the woman at the well.
Please register below to attend.
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Widows Connection Spring 2026 Dates
Widows Connection provides a safe space for widows to encourage, equip, and engage with one another through the instruction of the Word of God and our experiences in widowhood. Our hope is to live in such a way that we bring God glory in our relationships with Jesus, at home, at work, in the community, and in our church.
All widows are invited for our three Sunday gatherings this spring as we study "Conversations with Jesus," focusing on God's physical and spiritual provisions found in the stories of the woman at the well, the paralytic, and the thief on the cross.
These gatherings are held in Room A226 from noon-2pm and are provided at no cost. They are open to the community, so save the dates and feel free to bring a friend!
2026 Spring Dates:
*March 22- Living Water
*April 26- Restoration
*May 17- Heaven
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2025 Widows Christmas Lunch
Location: The Venue at Parkside Church
Start Time: Sun 14, Dec. 2025, noon
End Time: Sun 14, Dec. 2025, 2 p.m.
All widows are invited to a festive lunch as we celebrate the Christmas season together with a time of delicious food, special music, fun, and a message of hope on Sunday, December 14, at noon in the Venue. Invite a friend and join us!
There is no cost to attend, but please register below.
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GriefShare "Surviving the Holidays" Seminar
Location: Room A224
Start Time: Thu 13, Nov. 2025, 7 p.m.
End Time: Thu 13, Nov. 2025, 9 p.m.
Join us on Thursday, November 13, from 7:00-9:00pm for the Surviving the Holidays GriefShare seminar.
Help and hope as you navigate the Christmas season
Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated? Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death.
You’ll learn:
* How to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays
* What to do about traditions and other coming changes
* Helpful tips for surviving social events
* How to discover hope for your future
You will also receive a personal copy of the GriefShare Holiday Survival Guide to take home.
There is no cost to attend. Please register below.
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Grieving With Hope Fall 2025 Care Group
Location: Room A224
Start Time: Thu 18, Sept. 2025, 7 p.m.
End Time: Thu 13, Nov. 2025, 9 p.m.
If you are grieving the loss of a loved one and would welcome help from the Bible and the warm encouragement of others in similar circumstances, join us for a nine-week care group, beginning September 18 at 7 p.m. in Room A224. There is no cost to attend but, registration is requested.
Recover life instead of spending life recovering.
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Fall 2025 Widows Connection Gatherings
Start Time: Sun 12, Oct. 2025, noon
End Time: Sun 12, Oct. 2025, 2 p.m.
Widows Connection provides a safe space for widows to encourage, equip, and engage with one another through the instruction of the Word of God and our experiences in widowhood. Our hope is to live in such a way that we bring God glory in our relationships with Jesus, at home, at work, in the community, and in our church.
All widows are invited to join us for our three Sunday gatherings this fall. These gatherings are provided at no cost and are open to the community, so mark your calendar and feel free to bring a friend!
Widows Summer Luncheon
Join us on Sunday, September 14, at noon on the Parkside Patio for lunch and time of fellowship and encouragement. If it rains, we will meet in Room A226.
October Widows Connection
Our October Widows Connection is Sunday, October 12, at noon in Room A226. We will enjoy lunch, offer a special GriefShare seminar called Surviving the Holidays, and assemble Christmas crafts for the kindergarten children of Heritage Classical Academy.
Widows Christmas Lunch
All widows are invited to a festive lunch as we celebrate the Christmas season together with a time of delicious food, special music, fun, and a message of hope on Sunday, December 14, at noon in the Venue. REGISTER HERE or by clicking the button below.
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2025 Widows Connection Summer Series
Location: 10331 Luman Lane, Twinsburg, OH 44087
Start Time: Mon 9, June 2025, 6 p.m.
End Time: Mon 30, June 2025, 8 p.m.
Widows Connection Summer Dinner/Video Series - The Connection That Counts
Widows are invited to a series of five summer gatherings. This series is purposeful to help equip newer widows (those widowed under two years or those feeling stuck) in navigating widowhood. Each evening will include a fellowship time over a light dinner, time in God's Word, video presentation, discussion, and prayer.
Time: Mondays from 6-8pm
Location: Twinsburg, OH
Series Schedule:
Lesson 1 - 06/09/2025 - The Connection That Counts
Lesson 2 - 06/16/2025 - Emotions & Board of Directors
Lesson 3 - 06/23/2025 - Money
Lesson 4 - 06/30/2025 - Relationships: Friends, Family
Lesson 5 - TBD (possibly 07/07/2025 or 08/18/2025) - Moving Forward
Please register below to attend.
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May 2025 Widows Connection
Location: Room A226
Start Time: Sun 18, May 2025, noon
End Time: Sun 18, May 2025, 2 p.m.
All widows are invited to join us Sunday, May 18, at noon, in Room A226, for lunch and time of fellowship and encouragement.
We will study a widow of the Bible and learn more about God’s grace and his provision for widows. We will also have an opportunity to learn and ask questions about legal issues, wills, estates, and Social Security from Sue Slabaugh, who is an estate attorney.
Please register below to attend.
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2025 Widows Connection Middlefield Trip
Location: Middlefield, OH
Start Time: Wed 30, April 2025, 11:30 a.m.
End Time: Wed 30, April 2025, 1 p.m.
Experience lunch in an Amish home in Middlefield, Ohio!
You are invited to enjoy fellowship and a luncheon in the home of an Amish family. These meals are traditionally served as an "Amish Wedding Dinner" in the Amish community and our host is making it special for our Widows Connection gathering. We hope you will join us for an afternoon in Middlefield.
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025