Events for Heartlifters Ministry
Ways We Support Each Other
We support with a card ministry–sending birthday and holiday cards. We support with encouraging phone calls and in-person events several times a year.
Workshops
Heartlifters offers workshops to help support families in their healing and recovery journey. We have had an array of topics ranging from How to Rebuild Faith After Loss, Privacy & the Media Challenge and Dealing with Debt.
Our 2024 Schedule of events
Beginning date to be determined
The Reality of Grief and Loss
Join our host José Hernández, Professional Counselor, Therapist and Former Chaplain as he shares some tips that may help to facilitate the grieving process and improve your overall well-being. These sessions will continue for five more weeks in a small group session.
Sligo Fellowship Hall – 2 p.m.
October 13
Fall Festival
Come join us for a fall festival planned for children and adults.
Washington Adventist University Campus – 2 – 4:30 p.m.
December 8
Blue Christmas
Christmas can be one of the most difficult times of the year because of the memories of loss. Come and join us at a special worship experience with space for silence, reflection, music and meditation and for the brunch following the service.
Sligo Fellowship Hall – 11 a.m.
September 10
DivorceCare
Don’t try to go through separation or divorce alone. Connect with Sligo Church’s DivorceCare group either in person or online for 13 sessions with caring people who understand the issues you face and practical counsel for decision-making and managing stress. Register and encourage your friends who are going through divorce register as well.
Discipleship Room
November 9
Love Is: A Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude
Frank Hasel, Asssociate Director of Biblical Research at the General Conference will share the story that he has published in his book, ” Love Is: A Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude.” It is a story of his experience of losing his wife to cancer.
Sligo Fellowship Hall – 1:30 p.m.