Golden Hope Ministries

09/03/2026

Golden Hope grief support groups kick off one week from today- Thursday, September 10!

If your child or teen is walking through the death of someone important to them, don’t wait to register. Grieving kids need other kids who get it—kids who understand the hard days, the big feelings, and what it’s like to walk through life after a loss. They don’t have to walk through grief alone. 💛

Our groups provide a safe place for children, teens, and families to connect with others who understand and to find support as they navigate their grief journey.

Groups available:
Littles 4-6 y/o
Middles 7-9 y/o
Tweens 10-12 y/o
Teens 13-17 y/o

Bereaved Adults
Bereaved Spouses
Bereaved Parents

👉 Register today! [email protected] / www.goldenhopemin.org

08/20/2026

2026-2027 Group Night registration is OPEN! 💛

If your family is walking through grief and loss, you don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

At Golden Hope, we support grieving children, teens, and families with the understanding that everyone grieves differently. When a family experiences the death of someone important, each family member’s grief is unique—and so is the support they need.
Children deserve support through grief, too—not just the adults around them. They deserve a safe place to process their loss with others their age and receive support that meets them right where they are in their grief journey.

We offer four child & teen groups for ages 4–17, along with three adult groups for adults of participating children and teens:
• Littles 4-6 y/o
• Middles 7-9 y/o
• Tweens 10-12 y/o
• Teens 13-17 y/o
• Bereaved Adults
• Bereaved Spouses
• Bereaved Parents/Grandparents/Caregivers

Each group night begins with a shared dinner from 6:00–6:30 PM, followed by groups from 6:30–7:45 PM.

Our groups kick off Thursday, September 10, and we would love to have your family join us!

If your family is walking through grief and loss, you don’t have to do it alone.

👉 Register here: https://www.goldenhopemin.org/familyparticipationform
📧 Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

08/18/2026

As we gear up for group nights to begin, We’re looking for businesses, small groups, church groups, families, and individuals who would like to help provide dinner for Golden Hope group nights!

There are lots of ways to help:

🥘 Sponsor a Meal — Give a donation to cover the cost of dinner.

🍴 Supply a Meal — Donate a meal from your restaurant, or gather your small group to cook for our families!

🍪 Share a Treat — Love to bake? Bring a dessert to share!

Group night dinners are about more than just food. They give grieving families a chance to sit together, eat together, and simply be together. Those family dinners can be easy to lose in the midst of grief, so creating that space twice a month is a really meaningful part of our ministry.

Send us a message or email [email protected] to sign up!💛

08/17/2026

We have a BIG need at Golden Hope right now… we’re looking for 4 more Group Facilitators for our upcoming program year! 💛

Golden Hope has 7 grief groups that meet twice a month, and we’re looking for a few more people who would be willing to come alongside children, teens, and adults as they walk through grief.

• Littles (ages 4–6)
• Middles (ages 7–9)
• Tweens (ages 10–12)
• Teens (ages 13–17)
• Bereaved Adults
• Bereaved Spouses
• Bereaved Parents/Grandparents

And here’s the thing… you don’t have to be a grief expert. You don’t have to have the perfect words or know exactly what to say.

What you do need is a compassionate heart, a willingness to listen, and a desire to walk alongside grieving children and families with biblically rooted compassion and perspective.

Training is provided, and we’ll walk alongside you as you learn and grow in your role.

Some of the most meaningful moments at Golden Hope happen simply because someone is willing to sit with a child or family and say, “You don’t have to walk through this alone.”

If you’ve ever thought about getting involved with Golden Hope, we’d love to start a conversation with you!

Please reach out to Ashley:
📩 [email protected]

07/30/2026

Golden Hope Ministries is looking for compassionate individuals to walk alongside grieving children and families as they navigate their grief journey. Through listening, encouraging, and simply being present, you'll help create a safe place where children and families can process their grief and find hope.

Our groups are facilitated from a biblically rooted perspective, and all facilitator training is provided—you don't need to have experience, just a willing heart💛

If you'd like to learn more about becoming a Group Facilitator, we'd love to start the conversation. Reach out today! -- 📧 [email protected]

07/08/2026

Hope in Motion Activity Spotlight: Memory Garden🌸

Our Memory Garden quickly became one of the sweetest spots at last week's Hope in Motion Family Fest.

Children and families filled the garden with colorful flowers, each one holding a favorite memory, a funny story, a special quote, or a message to someone they love and miss. As the evening went on, the garden continued to bloom with stories, laughter, tears, and so much love.

It was such a beautiful reminder that while grief changes us, the love we have for our people never fades. It continues to grow in new ways as we remember them, share their stories, and carry their memory with us every day.

Thank you to everyone who helped fill our garden with so much love and hope💜

07/06/2026

Hope in Motion Activity Spotlight: Grief & Hope Graffiti Walls🎨

One of the most meaningful activities from last week's Hope in Motion Family Fest was our Grief & Hope Graffiti Walls.

These walls became a safe place for children and families to honestly share the difficult parts of grief—what they miss, what hurts, and the realities of living without someone they love. Right alongside those messages were words of hope, encouragement, Scripture, and reminders of what continues to sustain them.

The result was a beautiful picture of the grief journey. Heartbreak and hope. Tears and healing. Honest pain alongside the promise that there is always hope in Christ.

Thank you to everyone who courageously shared a piece of their heart. Your words not only honored your loved ones but also encouraged others walking a similar path 💜

07/02/2026

07/01/2026

It's been one week since our Hope in Motion Family Fest and we are beyond excited to share that not only did we surpass our $5,000 fundraising goal... we DOUBLED it! Together, we raised over $10,000 for our program nights! We are overwhelmed with gratitude!!!

To every family who created a team, shared your loved one's story, hosted lemonade stands, asked for donations, spread the word on social media, and invited others to support this special event—thank you. Every dollar raised was done in honor and memory of someone deeply loved.

And to every single person who gave a donation, no matter the amount, thank you for making a difference. Your generosity will help ensure that children, teens, and adults can continue receiving grief support at Golden Hope Ministries completely free of charge.

What an incredible reminder that love continues to make an impact long after someone is gone. More than anything, this event reminded us that even in the midst of grief, there is always hope. Our hope isn't found in the absence of pain, but in the faithful promise of Jesus Christ, who walks with us through every season and brings light into our darkest days.

Over the next week, we'll be sharing highlights from our very first Hope in Motion Family Fest. It was a beautiful evening filled with remembrance, hope, connection, laughter, and a whole lot of fun.

From the bottom of our hearts—thank you!💛

06/24/2026

We're excited to see all of our registered teams at Hope in Motion Family Fest tonight!

Join us for an evening of connection, remembrance, fun, and hope! As we gather, may we be reminded that because of God's love, there is always hope.

✨ See you at 5:30 PM! ✨