FAITH, GRIEF, AND COVID-19

NOTICE: Faith, Grief, and COVID-19: A Conversation was retired on August 30, 2024 as we are no longer able to provide support for it on our resource portal. If you require access to the materials, you can email our Customer Care team at support@sanctuary.thenonprofitpeople.com and they’ll send you the PDFs and film links.

Faith, Grief, and COVID-19: A Conversation is a resource that addresses the questions so many of us were facing during the pandemic: How do we understand and process grief as people of faith? How could we support vulnerable and grieving members of our community while practicing physical distancing? Where could we find hope and joy in that season?

Four short films feature insights from a panel of experts with knowledge and experience in the fields of counselling, psychology, theology, and palliative care. Topics addressed include:

• the complex and dynamic nature of grief in the pandemic,
• the presence of grief and lament in Scripture,
• the role that culture and faith play in shaping our experiences of grief,
• the importance of empathy and hospitality in the grieving process,
• practical ways to support those who are grieving.

The films are accompanied by a discussion guide with questions, reflections, and prayers—ideal for use in small groups. The guide also offers tips for facilitation, best practices for online meetings, and links to further resources on mental health and COVID-19.