Grief Resources
Community Grief Support Network
Recurring Events
Compassionate Friends, Owatonna (Supporting Family After a Child of Any Age Dies)
Every 2nd Monday at 7 PM
Nazareth Hall at St. Joseph Church
512 South Elm Ave., Owatonna
No Fee.
Contact: Brenda Squires at (612) 242-1926; brenda.k.squires@gmail.com
Life Interrupted: A Community of Care for Those
Navigating Divorce, Separation, & Rebuilding
Every 3rd Wednesday: 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
609 Lincoln Ave., Owatonna
Registration: tlcowatonna.org/DivorceSupport
Contact: Paige Alford at cpaige.alford@gmail.com; (507) 451-4520
This ministry is dedicated to providing an encouraging, safe, confidential,
and grace-filled space for those picking up the pieces of a broken relationship.
Childcare Available.
Women's Domestic Violence Support Group
Every Thursday, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM via Zoom
Crisis Resource Center of Steele County
112 No Oak Ave., Owatonna
No Fee.
Contact: Missy for Zoom invite at (507) 451-1202
Monthly Drop In Grief Support, Owatonna
Every 3rd Monday, 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
609 Lincoln Avenue, Owatonna
No Fee, No Sign-Up - Just Drop In!
Contact: Jodie DeKam Valentine at jodied@tlcowatonna.org
For more information: tlcowatonna.org/griefsupport
Groups, Workshops, and Events
GriefShare Support Group - Owatonna
(A grief recovery support group where you can find help
and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one)
Mondays: September 14th - December 2nd, 6 PM - 7:45 PM
Bethel Church
1611 Hemlock Ave., Owatonna
(Room 224, Use Door 3 and go up the stairs)
Free to attend
Contact: Jill Pelovsky at tjjn2@yahoo.com
Registration & Info: griefshare.org/groups/300568
The Caregiver's Table: Rest, Respite & Fresh Slives
Saturday, October 10th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
609 Lincoln Ave., Owatonna
Registration: tlcowatonna.org/caringministry
$10 per person
Contact: Jodie DeKam Valentine (507) 451-4520; jodied@tlcowatonna.org
You spend your days pouring into others - let us pour into you.
Join us for an evening dedicated to nourishing your body and soul
build your own artisan pizza, connect with fellow caregivers,
and enjoy a warm, supportive space. Through our Caring Friends ministry,
we can pair your family with a compassionate volunteer to provide respite
care while you attend.
All materials will be provided.
Gluten-Free baking included.
Support Group: Walking the Grief Journey;
Healing through Togetherness and Worship
6 Wednesday Nights: October 21st - November 25th, 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
609 Lincoln Ave., Owatonna
Includes worshiping together at Thanksgiving Eve Service (Nov. 25th)
Registration: tlcowatonna.org/griefsupport
Free to attend
Contact: Jodie DeKam Valentine at (507) 451-4520; jodied@tlcowatonna.org
Optional Dinner Available - 4:45 PM - 6 PM. $6 per person.
Childcare Available.
The Knead for Comfort: A Baking & Healing Workshop
Saturday, November 7th, 10:30 AM - 12 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
609 Lincoln Ave., Owatonna
Registration: tlcowatonna.org/griefsupport
$10 per person
Contact: Jodie DeKam Valentine at (507) 451-4520; jodied@tlcowatonna.org
Grief can feel heavy, but you don't have to carry it alone. Joins us for a morning
of shared stories and flour-dusted hands. As we knead dough and wait for
the bread to rise, we'll explore the patience required in healing and the comfort
found in simple, tactile work. No baking experience is necessary - just a heart in need
of a little warmth.
All materials will be provided.
Gluten-Free baking included.
Under 18 are welcome with adult companion.
Heartfelt Holiday Healing: A Grief Support Workship
for Kids Ages 6-12
Sunday, November 22nd, 12 PM - 3 PM (Pizza Included)
Trinity Lutheran Church
609 Lincoln Ave., Owatonna
Registration: tlcowatonna.org/griefsupport
Free to attend
Contact: Pastor Amanda Floy (507) 451-4520
In this special workshop, we'll help children express their grief
through creative art: decorating personalized ornaments. Each
child is invited to bring a small photo or memento to place inside
their ornament ball, turning it into a meaningful keepsake of
their loved one.
The Compassionate Friends Host The Annual
Worldwide Candlelight Remembrance Program
(Supporting Family After a Child of Any Age Dies)
Sunday, December 13th, 7 PM
St. Joseph Church
512 South Elm Ave., Owatonna
(Enter through the main door by the west parking lot)
Contact: Brenda Squires (612) 242-1926; brenda.k.squires@gmail.com
Blue Christmas Worship Services
Wednesday, December 16th, 6 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
609 Lincoln Ave., Owatonna
Contact: Pastor Amanda Floy (507) 451-4520
During the holidays, grief, illness, aging, depression, loneliness,
unemployment, and loss can be magnified. These services
acknowledges this pain, within the joys of this time of Christ's birth.
Childcare Available.
Local Grief/Therapy Services
Full Circle Counseling & Wellness
(Outpatient Clinic)
(507) 214-2016
admin@fullcirclecounselingandwellness.com
1880 Austin Road
Owatonna, MN 55060
Online Grief Resources
Individual counseling, local grief support groups, and online websites may help in working through your grief.
Online resources include discussion forums, educational tools, and a community for people who are dealing with grief. You may find one or more of the following websites to be helpful:
