Mid-week Message
from our Developmental Lead Minister
Feb. 9, 2021
Friends,
One of the joys of doing the kind developmental ministry work that I do is getting to know a new community. This week I learned of a wonderful resource here in Nashville: Alive Hospice. Many of you already know about Alive Hospice, but I have to tell you that I am deeply impressed with all they have to offer the community. The only non-profit hospice in Middle Tennessee, its mission is to provide loving care for people with life-threatening illnesses, support to their families, and service to the community in a spirit of enriching lives.
Having conversations about end-of-life decisions is a gift each of us can give to our loved ones, especially during this time of COVID. These conversations are always challenging. Alive Hospice has resources to help. You can find them here: Advanced Care Directives
You may also want to check out Larkspur Conservation. They offer a greener alternative to either burial or cremation. Their website also lists mental health resources in the greater Nashville area. You can find them here.
Navigating grief and loss is always hard, but more so during this time of isolation. Alive Hospice has resources available, no matter your financial circumstances. You can find them here: Grief Support Site and Grief Resource Videos.
As always, you can also call on me. Your lay ministers and I recently participated in a training session on loss and grief. We are here to support you in any way we can.
I am grateful to be serving with you during this challenging time. I have come to know you as a kind and caring people, truly a blessing.
Yours in shared ministry,
Rev. Diane