Illness and Grief Support Groups

September 10 - December 10   GriefShare     New Covanant Church

GriefShare - support & encouragement for your grief journey - video & discussion & workbook - start date 9/10/15 @ 7PM - 13 weeks - NewCovenantFellowship 1350 Five Mile Line Road, Penfield, NY (corner of Plank Rd.) - 15.00 registration - to register: 585-421-0845 - Non-denominational - GriefShare is a network of 12,000 + churches worldwide - Learn more: www.griefshare.org 

3rd Tuesday of the month   Hope Keepers   FREE   Hope Church  

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Hope Keepers is a ministry of Christian support for those suffering from chronic illness/pain, has been meeting since February 2000.  HopeKeepers focuses on: Devotions with Scriptural support for your encouragement, comfort, and guidance( (Fellowship with sharing of joys and concerns, prayer, Bible Study).  We practice using God’s Word as our “Owner’s Manual” for living the JOY-FILLED life that God has planned for us.  There is no cost to participate.  sharethehope.org

3rd Tuesday of the month    Dementia Caregivers  Support Group     FREE         Pearce Church

Caring for individuals with dementia can be challenging and, at times, overwhelming. It is normal to feel frustrated when emotionally drained by the difficulties of being a caregiver. These feelings of frustration can have serious consequences for you or the person you care for. The participants of the Dementia Caregivers Support Group are not professionals, but they are fellow travelers who provide encouragement, share resources, and listen and pray for one another.   If you have questions about the Pearce Dementia Caregivers Group, please call the church office at 594-9488 and ask for Jeremy Kelly or the grop coordinator, Mary Lou Bates.  Check this website for more information for Dementia Caregivers  http://www.alz.org/rochesterny/

Last Wednesday of the month      Journey of Hope Cancer Support Group    FREE    Pearce Church

Journey of Hope provides support for anyone who has been touched by cancer. We welcome cancer patients and their family members. It is our hope and prayer that each monthly meeting will offer strength, encouragement, and guidance through our faith in Christ.

See schedule for dates     TLC::   Together Living with Cancer    Browncroft Community Church

Cancer is not something that should be faced alone. We offer peer-to-peer support groups for people dealing with the challenges of cancer and those who love them. Come and meet friends who have met cancer head-on and are thriving, despite the challenges. Our groups are faith-based and joy-filled. Survivors, caregivers, and family are welcomed. Or if groups are not for you, a 1:1 visit with a cancer survivor can be arranged.  For more information, please contact: mercy@browncroft.org or 585.586.0930 x155.   To download the current meeting schedule, please click here.