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 2025 Schedule of events

May 17

HeartLifters Potluck Picnic

Come, bring some food to share and enjoy fellowship together on May 17, after church.

Wheaton Park

Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., September 9 – December 2

GriefCare

Don’t try to go through your grief alone. Connect with Sligo Church’s GriefCare group in person for 13 sessions with caring people who understand the issues you face and practical counsel for decision-making and managing stress. Also, professional videos are available, along with discussion time. Register and encourage your friends who have recently lost a loved one to register as well.

Discipleship Room at Sligo Church

November 15

Just A Sip/Just A Taste

Jeanette Bryson, recently retired as a Professor in the Education Department at Middle East College. She also was the Chair of the Education Department at Washington Adventist University. She will share the story of the sudden loss of her husband and her journey of faith.

Sligo Fellowship Hall – 2 p.m.

December 7

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.