Support Groups

8-80 AA – Meets every Sunday from 6-8 p.m.

Central Pacific AA – Meets every Thursday from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Downtown Coalition for Grief Support – Central Lutheran Church supports the Downtown Coalition for Grief Support, which meets weekly at downtown locations from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings.  The group meets every Saturday at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, 612-871-7400.  Those experiencing bereavement are welcome to join at any time.  Each meeting includes an educational presentation or a personal story of grief and recovery. Speakers share their professional knowledge on grief and loss, or persons experiencing the death of a loved one.  Following the speaker, small groups provide an opportunity to support others experiencing a similar loss. 

Upcoming speakers include:
Nov.   1    Char Jenson, "Special Days and Special Times"
Nov.   8    Margaret McCray, "When Grief Challenges Belief"
Nov. 15    Dick Anderson, "Depression and Grief"
Nov. 22    Ted Bowman, "Thankfulness for Grief and Grieving:  Exploring Paradoxes"
Nov. 29    Marjorie Watson, "Grief and Poetry" 

The Coalition for Grief Support is committed to providing a respectful and caring atmosphere, inclusive of all faiths.  For more information, please contact contact the Church Office. 

333 South Twelfth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Infoline: 612-767-9101
Main line: 612-870-4416