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Churches Covid-19 Loss and HOPE Remembering The Bereavement Journey

Day of Reflection 3rd March 2024

AtaLoss is delighted to be providing signposting on the Day of Reflection, which has moved to the first Sunday of March in line with the recommendations of the UK Commission on Covid Commemoration.  This year the Government is backing the delivery of the day, which will include a minute’s silence at midday. The day is […]

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Churches Loss and HOPE The Bereavement Journey

Loss and HOPE project receives funding from Benefact Trust

AtaLoss is thrilled to have been awarded £92,540 by the Benefact Trust to support the charity’s Loss and HOPE project for 3 years. The project trains and equips churches to provide bereavement support for their communities, in particular through the delivery of its acclaimed 7-session bereavement support programme, The Bereavement Journey®, which has already helped thousands […]

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Churches Covid-19 Lament Loss and HOPE

National Day of Reflection 23rd March 2023

Thursday 23 March 2023 will mark the third National Day of Reflection.  Many will feel that the anniversary of this event marking the first day that the UK went into its Covid-19 national lockdown is an unnecessary distraction.  However, we like the many millions impacted by grief over the last few years know that this […]

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Churches Loss and HOPE

Come and see us at the Christian Resources Exhibition!

We will be on Stand E8 at the CRE Sandown Park, Surrey, from 11th – 13th October. Do come and say hello and find out more about how your church can support bereaved people. Click here for your free ticket.

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Churches Remembering

Knitted hearts

We recently met the Rector of St Martin’s Church, East Horsley at one of our Bereavement Friendly Church webinars and he told us about this lovely initiative. One heart is offered to the family of someone who has died, while one remains with the person who has died, creating a feeling of lasting connection. St. […]

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Churches Lament

PREACH webinar recording

Hosted by Louisa Lockwood, Editor of Preach magazine with guest speakers: Cassius Francis from the Wesleyan Holiness Church and Loss and Hope, speaking on preaching and leading about grief; Katy Tutt, Project Manager at Loss and Hope, speaking on resources and courses available; Judith Brashaw of Oundle Baptist Church and Bereavement Team leader and specialist, […]

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Churches Covid-19 Remembering

National Day of Reflection 23rd March 2022

In March 2021 on the anniversary of the first UK lockdown, people gathered across the country to reflect on the events of the previous year, and to remember those who had died. This year, Marie Curie is once again co-ordinating a day of events and activities to acknowledge the grief and loss of the past […]

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Prayer

A prayer on Valentine’s Day for those who have been bereaved

Dear God, On this Valentine’s Day, of chocolates, gifts and cards, We remember those who are grieving the death of someone they have loved. As some celebrate, help us to be sensitive to those who are hurting, To be aware of their needs and to share your love. May they know your comfort and hope […]

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Churches The Bereavement Journey

Wonderful guest feedback on The Bereavement Journey®

Thatcham Baptist Church have been running The Bereavement Journey®, and shared this super feedback with us, from a guest who benefitted from having a safe space to process their bereavement.

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Loss and HOPE

New Project Co-Leader appointed

We are delighted to welcome Reverend Cassius Francis to the Loss and HOPE team, as Project Co-Leader, Church Trainer & Resourcer, working alongside Katy Tutt, and we look forward to working with him. Cassius can be contacted on cassius.francis@ataloss.org Cassius tells us: “My experiences of bereavement have been through the deaths of family members, close […]