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Workshops and Seminars
New Hope Center for Grief Support grief workshops and seminars give you a safe place to express your grief, connect with others experiencing a similar loss, and begin the healing process. There is no charge for our programs, but registration is required to ensure each griever is placed into the appropriate group.
“From Grief to New Hope” 8-Week Workshop
The “From Grief to New Hope” 8-Week Workshop combines the educational components of a seminar with the safety and support of a peer group. This workshop is available in-person and virtually to adults who are grieving the death of a loved one regardless of how long it has been since the loss occurred. This workshop is a safe place to express your grief and begin the healing process. Each session includes a speaker presentation for all and smaller group discussion time. These small groups are guided by facilitators who have also experienced similar loss and have traveled their own grief journey. This workshop is offered in-person and virtually. Â
Support people are welcome to listen to the weekly workshop speakers, but unfortunately, they are unable to participate in small groups. Support people must check in with staff upon arrival to complete registration.
Please note the registration deadlines for each session. Pre-registration is required, and walk-ins are not available. To support group connection and continuity, participants who do not attend Week 1 or Week 2 will be withdrawn from the session and welcomed to enroll in a future workshop.
SPRING (registration now closed)
Date: Mondays, February 23 – April 13, 2026
Time:Â 6:45-8:30pm
Location: Ward Church, 40000 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168 (offered in-person and virtually)
FALL (registration deadline is Monday, September 7, 2026)
Date: Mondays, September 14 – November 2, 2026
Time:Â 6:45-8:30pm
Location: Ward Church, 40000 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168 (offered in-person and virtually)
“Beginning the Grief Journey” Seminar
This partial day Seminar provides an understanding of the basics of the journey of grief and is a great first step for those grieving the loss of a loved one. It covers a variety of topics to help participants understand their grief and gives practical tools to help navigate the challenges they face after loss. This seminar is offered in-person and virtually.
WINTER
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time:Â 10:00am-12:30pm
Location: Plymouth First United Methodist Church, 45201 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 (offered in-person and virtually)
SUMMER
Date:Â Monday, August 17, 2026
Time:Â 6:00-8:30pm
Location: Plymouth First United Methodist Church, 45201 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 (offered in-person and virtually)
“Hope for the Holidays” Seminar
Grief is hard, and special days and holidays seem to make it harder. Our hope is to help you answer the question, “What can I do to navigate the upcoming holiday season or special days?” You can expect to leave this grief support seminar with practical tools and stories from those who have experienced loss and found hope for the holiday season.
Date:Â Monday, November 16, 2026
Time:Â 6:00-8:30pm
Location: Plymouth First United Methodist Church, 45201 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 (offered in-person and virtually)
Memorial Candlelight Ceremony
Holidays and special days can be difficult after losing a loved one, even years later. As we light a candle in memory of our loved ones, let this light represent our grief, our courage, our memories, our loves, and our hope for the future. Join us for this special ceremony to honor your loved one.
Date:Â Monday, December 7, 2026
Time:Â 7:00-8:00pm
Location: Ward Church, 40000 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168