Our 2026 Summer Series will be held at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 4801 France Ave S, Mpls. There is no meeting on July 2nd. Our series begins July 9th and continues through September 24th.
New event: We are excited to tell you about the Art of Grief Retreat on Sunday, September 27th. Information about the event and how to register is noted below. We hope you will join us.
Edina Coalition for Grief Support
Art Of Grief Retreat
Kris Norman, Certified Grief Educator
Sunday September 27, 2026
1:00-4:30pm
The Art of Grief Retreat offers a gentle, creative space for those navigating loss to witness, honor, and process their grief through the healing power of artistic expression. Participants will be invited to explore creative practices that resonate most deeply with their own grief journey. No artistic experience is needed.
This retreat is not about artistic skill but about expression and meaning-making. Through guided prompts, individual reflection, and open time to create, participants will develop projects that embody their unique experiences of grief, loss, and love.
Together, we will build a compassionate community where every story is welcome—whether your grief is recent or from long ago, whether you mourn a loved one, a relationship, health, community, or another profound loss. No matter the form grief has taken in your life, you are invited to come as you are, to create, to rest, and to be held in the presence of others who understand.
Schedule:
1:00pm–gather “Witnessing our Grief”
2:00pm– Demonstrations of art choices
2:15-3:45pm–time to work on art projects and reflections
3:45-4:30pm–Gathering–Sharing our art
Cost: The workshop is free but donations to the Edina Coalition for Grief are encouraged
Edina Senior Center
5280 Grandview Square Classroom 3
Edina, MN 55436
Sign-up by:
contact Kris Norman at normankris74@gmail.com
Coping with the death of a loved one can be one of the most difficult challenges we face. Understanding the grief process and sharing with other individuals in a supportive and caring environment can lead to acceptance, personal growth and recovery.
In an effort to help participants move forward with their lives, the Edina Coalition for Grief Support offers a short-term program for adults who are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one. The focus is on education and group support in a safe and confidential environment. We are a nondenominational group inclusive of all backgrounds.
Professional therapists, former participants and others knowledgeable about grief provide information about the effects of grief and its healthy resolution.
We rely on donations from attendees and our sponsors to fund our services. If you have an interest in donating to our organization please send an email to edinacoalition@gmail.com