Stephen Ministry

All of us need a helping hand now and again. Sometimes life throws us a curve-ball, and we just need a listening ear. Stephen Ministers are here to help. They provide one-on-one care for individuals who are grieving from the loss of a loved one, as well as support for many other areas. For more information, visit our Stephen Ministry page. 

Widows of Grace

2nd Fridays, Monthly, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Our Widows of Grace monthly coffee gathering meets in the Dining Room or on the Marian Patio. Join us for 9:00 AM Mass before our meeting! Call Jen Beutz in the Parish Office (x9040) for more details.

Edina Coalition for Grief Support

The Edina Coalition for Grief Support offers a short-term program for adults who are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one. The focus is on education and group support in a safe and confidential environment. This summer, meetings will be held at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 4801 France Ave S, Minneapolis on Thursdays from 4:30 - 6:00 PM. Click here for more information.

Additional Community Resources

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

NAMI Minnesota champions justice, dignity and respect for all people affected by mental illnesses. Through education, support and advocacy we strive to eliminate the pervasive stigma of mental illnesses, affect positive changes in the mental health system, and increase the public and professional understanding of mental illnesses. Click here for all scheduled classes. Visit www.namimn.org for more information.

Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness

Serving seniors in transition and their family caregivers to support health in spirit, mind and body since 1998. The Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness (the Center) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization of Normandale Lutheran Church that is dedicated to serving individuals in and around the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We have been serving seniors age 60+, their caregivers, family members and companions since our founding in 1998. We do so with generous support from partner and corporate contributions, individual gifts, and grants including funding via the Federal Older Americans Act and the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.

The Center currently has 4 part time staff members and up to 60 volunteers. We regularly collaborate with dozens of community partners to extend our mission and reach, and maximize limited resources. For more information, visit their website www.normandalecenter.org

Youth Grief Support Groups

Fairview’s Youth Grief Services offers grief support series for youth, ages 4 -18.  Parents are also supported through this series and attend their own groups while the children/teens attend theirs.  There is no fee to attend, but participants need to pre-register by phone.  For more information visit their website at www.fairview.org/youthgrief.

Freedom from Pornography 

In today’s world, with the Internet, smartphones, and variety of mobile technologies, pornography is abundant, easily available, free, private, little monitored or regulated, and in our own homes. Combined with cultural attitudes that are silent and even open to pornography as a healthy expression of sexuality, pornography usage — both among adults and children — continues to grow at alarming and exponential rates. Click here for more information.