Church To Offer Support Groups

Hempfield United Methodist Church (UMC), 3050 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, will offer Christian-based support groups. Registration is required for each.

Hempfield UMC's GriefShare program is designed to help those who are grieving face the challenges of losing someone they loved, as it helps them work toward rebuilding their lives, with an emphasis on moving from mourning to joy. The group will meet on Mondays, Feb. 6 to May 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Spirit Cafe. Each session will feature a video, discussion, and personal study and reflection. There is a registration fee. For details, contact Joyce Young at jyoung@hempfieldumc.org or 717-285-5156. To register, visit http://www.hempfieldumc.org/grief.

Hempfield UMC's Living With Cancer support group will meet from noon to 1:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, Feb. 8, March 8, and April 12, in the Prayer Room. Premised on hope and health, the program will include topics such as fears around recurrence, maintaining a positive attitude, how to position oneself for the battle ahead, self-care, asking others for help and support, and more. The group is free and open to the public. To register, visit http://www.hempfieldumc.org/living-with-cancer-support-group-sign-up.

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