What is vocational grief, ?

Published: Mon, 10/16/23

Grief can be a strange thing, .

It's October. As part of our acknowledgement of clergy this month, let’s talk about the reality of vocational grief. While it can be hard to name and process - and typically remains out of sight - many pastors and ministers carry vocational grief that is multi-layered, emotionally weighty, and intensified by the last three years.

What is vocational grief?

Episode 217: Vocational Grief

Three Words on Loss and Grief

Here are three thoughts for your vocational grief, in the form of questions so you might receive them as encouragement and hope, rather than advice or rules.

Then, I invite you to join me for a free event on All Saints’ Day. We will take time to acknowledge and honor our vocational grief.

Take a look at these three words, and sign up for the All Saints Day Gathering:

Grief and All Saints Day Gathering

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