As the season of Advent approaches, it’s important to remember that for some, this time of year brings to the surface broken relationships, mental wellness struggles and painful experiences of grief and loss. This week, Rev. Daniel Hawkins speaks with Rev. Madison Boboltz from First United Methodist Church of Arlington about how her church has been addressing grief and loss in their community through their Empty Mangers Retreat. They discuss the significance of creating a compassionate space, the process behind planning meaningful events and the importance of collaborating across churches in the Horizon Texas Conference.

Remembering loss during the holiday season is especially difficult, and this free event is open to anyone, man or woman, who is grieving this type of loss, as well as those who would like to learn more about this area of caring and healing ministries. To Learn more and to sign up visit: firstumcarlington.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/170192093

https://www.gatheringhope.net/suckysisterhood The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast (formerly Slaying The Stigma) is a series focused on changing the narrative of pregnancy and infant loss, one mother at a time.