"Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted"                                                 Matthew 5:4 For those who grieve, this recovery class and support group: provides a safe place for sharing experiences of loss and grief facilitates understanding of the grieving process encourages hope and provides support enables people to begin and work through the grieving process This ten week workshop is open to widows and widowers of all ages, regardless of where they are in their grieving. If you have recently lost a spouse or if your spouse died years ago, you are welcome to join.  It is not necessary to be a member of church to attend this class and support group. Materials include: "Grief Recovery:  a Workbook for Widows and Widowers" by Roby Mar, available for $5 at the class. Class topics include: Facing loss Understanding grief When grief returns Choosing to recover Letting go of the past Getting back into balance Buidling a new life Pre-registration is required for each new session and is accepted until the third week. The next class at LOPC is scheduled to begin September 23 and continue through December 2. Please contact Bev Fellows at (925) 283-8722 for more information about the next session at LOPC or about other sessions at several other East Bay churches.