GriefShare – Grief Recovery Support Groups – Sioux Falls Area
About This Group
GriefShare offers 13-week grief recovery support groups at multiple church locations throughout the Sioux Falls area. These peer-led groups with a professional curriculum help individuals who are grieving the death of a loved one find comfort, support, and practical guidance for navigating the grief journey. The program combines video seminars, group discussion, and a personal workbook for a comprehensive grief recovery experience.
What to Expect
Each weekly session includes a video seminar featuring experts on grief and recovery topics, followed by small group discussion led by trained facilitators. Participants also receive a personal workbook with daily exercises for processing grief between meetings. The 13-week cycle covers topics including the reality of loss, effects of grief, the grief process, difficult emotions, when others hurt you, and finding hope. New participants can join at any point in the cycle.
About GriefShare
GriefShare is a nationally recognized grief recovery support program used by over 15,000 churches worldwide. The program combines biblical principles with practical grief recovery guidance in a caring, community-based setting. Multiple churches in the Sioux Falls area host GriefShare groups throughout the year.
Meeting Details
Schedule: Weekly meetings for 13 weeks; multiple cycles per year at various churches
Format: In-person
Location: Various Sioux Falls area churches including Spirit of Joy Lutheran, Central Church, Linwood Wesleyan, and God’s Grace Church
Duration: Approximately 2 hours per session
Who This Group Is For
Adults grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, or other loved one. The program is designed for those at any stage of grief and from any faith background.
Contact Information
Organization: GriefShare
Website: griefshare.org (search for Sioux Falls groups)
Additional Information
Cost: Small fee for workbook (typically $15–20); some churches cover the cost
Registration: Registration recommended; contact host church
Confidentiality: All group discussions are confidential
This listing is provided for informational purposes. Please visit griefshare.org and search for Sioux Falls to find current groups and schedules.