Pastoral Care & Counseling

Support Groups

Growing Through Grief

Following the death of a loved one, it is vital to process the constellation of thoughts and emotions that arise. This five-week series is intended to provide education about the grieving process and to support those who are heartbroken. Registration is required. Contact Sandy Perry, 913.671.2327 or e-mail.

Career Center

Village Church offers a free six-week course: Employment Resiliency - How to Bounce Back and Quickly Find another Job. The course runs for six consecutive Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and includes education, specific tools and techniques, practice, confidence building and opportunities for small group discussion in a relaxed and safe environment. Enrollment is limited and registration is required. The course is open to Village Church members and to the public. Contact Sandy Perry, 913.671.2327 or e-mail.

Widowers' Support

Support and encouragement for men who have lost their spouses to death or Alzheimer’s disease. This small group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in Room 230.

Widows' Support

Support and encouragement for women who have lost their spouses to death or Alzheimer’s disease. This small group meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in Room 230.

Other Support Groups Sponsored by Pastoral Care & Counseling

Alcoholic Anonymous, Families for Mental Health, PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), Straight Spouse Network, Greater Kansas City Health Ministries, Grief Support Network, and Recovery, Inc. Please call the Pastoral Care Office, 913.671.2327, for more information.