Surviving the Holidays Seminar

Friday, December 5 @ 5:00 p.m. with dinner

PCPC will host a GriefShare fellowship dinner in Langill Hall. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. All are invited to this special program that offers support and practical tips for facing the holidays after the loss of a loved one. Along with dinner, we'll discuss:

  • why the holiday season is difficult without our loved one(s).
  • how to find strength to enjoy life.
  • how to grieve in a healthy way.
  • how to plan for the holidays in a way that doesn't feel overwhelming.
  • what the Bible says about death, grief, and heaven.

We have a planned menu, but feel free to bring a dish to share with others. Please RSVP by emailing Florine Blackshear at f.dian.b@gmail.com. 

GriefShare: 13-week program

Tuesdays @ 12:00 p.m. - Jan. 13 through April 7

A support group to help you move through the grief process

A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. 


Join us on Tuesdays at 12:00-2:00 p.m. in the PCPC library beginning January 13, 2026.


The next session will be held from Sept. 8 through Dec. 1, 2026. To learn more and register, please visit www.griefshare.org. Questions? Please contact Florine Blackshear at f.dian.b@gmail.com.

Loss of a Spouse Seminar

Monday, December 7, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.

Click the image to learn more on the GriefShare website.


Do you dread the lonely days and nights? Wonder what to do with your spouse’s belongings? Feel like your brain is in a fog? Unsure of how you’ll go on? At this seminar you’ll discover:

  • Other people understand and have found ways to make it through
  • Why it won’t always hurt so much
  • Reasons for hope
  • Practical tips for coping with the death of a spouse

GriefShare Support Program

The GriefShare support program features biblical, Christ-centered teaching focusing on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. We use the GriefShare DVD seminar series presented by nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people. Past participants have related how helpful the information and discussions were to them. Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing when friends or family returned to their daily life routines. Too often people, including Christians, tend to hide their grief instead of allowing it to do the God-given work for which it is intended. Don’t allow fear of what others may think to keep you from taking advantage of what could help you.


Confidentiality is very much a part of this program. Your bereavement experience may be recent or not so recent. This grief support program offers encouragement, comfort, and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family member, or friend. No matter what the cause of your loved one’s death, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling. There is a process in recognizing the symptoms of being stuck in grief, and how to work through the bondage you may experience with certain emotions. This learning and sharing experience will deliver valuable information about facing your new normal in life and renewing your hope for the future.


Registration is not required but preferred. To register, please visit the GriefShare website. There is a one-time cost of $20.00 for a program workbook. Childcare is not available. For additional information, please email Florine Blackshear at f.dian.b@gmail.com or call the church office at 772-286-9958.