Support Groups and Classes

The following ministries are formed around regular classes, meetings or workshops that are designed to support or inspire. Most are headed by lay leaders.

MONDAYS

Care Givers Support Group

WHEN: Mondays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Parlor
Led by Gayl Braymer

Caregiving a loved one can be isolating and overwhelming. Our group provides confidential, loving support to those involved in caregiving. We seek to give emotional support and resource suggestions to those in need. More information: Contact Gayl Braymer at [email protected] or 214-906-2170.

Women's Cancer Support Group

WHEN: 1st Monday of each month**, 1:45 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: In the Parlor
Led by Sue Patton and Charlie Stobaugh

The Women’s Cancer Support Group is a long-term support system for information, referrals, feedback, and a feeling of safety, shared by other women who have experienced cancer and from those who are in the fight right now. A licensed professional counselor meets with the group weekly. Questions: Sue Patton, [email protected], or Charlie Stobaugh, [email protected]. **If the 1st Monday of the month is a holiday, the meeting is pushed to the 2nd Monday of the month.

TUESDAYS

Prayer Shawl Knitting Ministry

WHEN: First Tuesdays of the month, 1 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Room 103
Led by Peggy Carr

To date, over 2,839 prayer shawls have been knitted and distributed by the Saint Michael Prayer Shawl Knitting Ministry, extending the love of our parish to those who are hurting or ill. Each of these shawls is tagged with a label that identifies it as being knit with love at Saint Michael and a healing prayer is added. Each shawl is blessed by the clergy and by the entire congregation prior to distribution. Join us for camaraderie, prayers and the joy of knitting a message of love. Contact Peggy Carr, [email protected] with questions.

WEDNESDAYS

Graceful Healing: Navigating Grief With Hope

WHEN: 10–11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 13 – Oct. 18, 2023
WHERE: Room 226 / ORANGE ROOM (Youth Space)
Led by The Rev. Christian Basel

Loss touches all of us in different ways, but you do not have to walk this journey alone. Graceful Healing is a six-week grief and support ministry at Saint Michael for those who are experiencing a loss of any kind. Through a combination of scriptural reflection, personal experiences, and meaningful discussion, we will build an encouraging and uplifting community together and explore how faith offers us hope in the most difficult of times. Please contact the Rev. Christian Basel, [email protected] to RSVP or with any questions.

THURSDAYS

8-Week Grief Workshop
Comfort and Hope for the Journey of Grief

WHEN: 6–8 p.m. Thursdays, September 21–November 9
WHERE: Parlor
Led by Regina Hunt of Faith and Grief Ministries

Participate in a supportive community, learn ways to cope, and practice spiritual exercises that bring comfort.
Fall 2023 Workshop: Register by September 20, 2023
Registration: https://www.faithandgrief.org/smaa/ Questions: Katherine Bowen, [email protected]

GRASP Dallas Chapter
Grief Recovery After Substance Passing

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Meeting on the Second Thursday of the month
WHERE: Parlor

GRASP was created to offer understanding, compassion, and support for those who have lost someone they love through addiction and overdose. Anyone who has lost a loved one through substance use knows that society treats this loss differently than a death from any other cause. There is no blame. The person struggled with their disease but, ultimately, this disease took their life. Everyone who wants to find a safe place to express their concern, grief and walk toward understanding and grief recovery from the passing of a loved one from substance death, is welcome. For more information: See http://grasphelp.org/ Or contact Paula Calise.

SUNDAYS

Pre-Marriage Class

WHEN: Sundays – September 10, 17, 24, and October 1 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Room 103
Led by Elizabeth and Spencer Knapp

This series is led by Elizabeth and Spencer Knapp and is offered to prepare couples for marriage and their life together.

Registration and questions: Assistant for Liturgy and Worship, Tammy Hale, [email protected], See Weddings to review the details of scheduling a wedding at Saint Michael.