Grief & Transitions Ministry
Grief & Transitions Ministry is a two-part workshop developed by a team of UUI mental health professionals to help everyday people navigate life's most difficult passages. Drawing on both clinical research and the teachings of the Urantia Book, the course explores the stages and tasks of grief, the importance of finding new meaning after loss, and how transitions — however painful — can become doorways to deeper faith, wisdom, and growth. Participants learn that there is no "right" way to grieve, and that the process, while deeply personal, is one that can ultimately lead to renewed purpose and stronger relationships.
Grief is not the end of the story. Through loss, we can discover deeper meaning, renewed faith, and a greater capacity to love — and this course shows you how.
The workshop equips participants with a practical ministry toolkit inspired by the way Jesus walked alongside people in their struggles — with patience, compassion, and genuine curiosity. Topics include Spirit-led counseling methods, self-care strategies, how to support others through grief, and how to recognize and respond to complicated grief. Whether you are walking through loss yourself or called to accompany others on that journey, this course offers the knowledge, tools, and spiritual grounding to minister with grace and confidence.