The pain of loss
The loss of a loved one thru separation, divorce or death is one of life's most traumatic experiences. It can result in nearly unbearable feelings of loneliness and grief.Many people who have suffered this loss feel left out by their church, uneasy around married friends, unsure of themselves and uncertain about their futures.
Hope for a new beginning
Beginning Experience is a weekend program to help grieving single again persons come from the darkness of their grief into the light of a new beginning and move into the future with renewed hope. It helps deal with the natural grief process and offers an opportunity, through God, for turning the pain of loss into an experience of positive growth.Founded by a Catholic nun and rooted in the Christian tradition, the ministry's open, ecumenical spirit serves those of all faiths.
Experience of community
From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, the Beginning Experience is presented by a team of persons who have suffered the loss of a loved one and are willing to share their own experience to help others.Team members lead participants through a program of presentations, personal private reflection, and small group sharing. A sense of community develops in an atmosphere of care and concern that is a hallmark of each Beginning Experience weekend.
BE Weekends are held approximately twice a year, usually in the Spring and Fall. Weekend locations alternate between St. Bernard Abbey and Sacred Heart Monastery depending on availability. Both are located within a mile of each other in Cullman, AL.
Email your questions to the BE Weekend Coordinator (Overall).
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