In National Grief Awareness Week we are raising awareness of the role that churches are playing in the changing landscape of death and grief. Despite declining interest in funerals churches are experiencing huge interest when supporting people with grief.
AtaLoss.org is again at the heart of National Grief Awareness Week this year providing signposting, and in the media. You can help mark National Grief Awareness Week by spreading the word and making sure everyone in your community knows what you are doing to support bereaved people and that they can find support when they need it on AtaLoss.org.
Please also comment on, and share our social media posts to help get word out about what Christians have to offer.
View the special page on the AtaLoss.org website here:
https://www.ataloss.org/news/national-grief-awareness-week-2023
We are regularly on radio and TV speaking about matters relating to bereavement. Below are some recent media articles we’ve been involved with.
Theos Think Tank Blog
A Grief Story: How churches can pave a path to healing
Premier Christianity Article
Less than half of people want a funeral when they die according to the latest research. But in moving away from looking death in the face, we may be hindering our long-term healing, says Yvonne Tulloch.
Evangelical Alliance Blog
For National Grief Awareness Week, Rev Canon Yvonne Tulloch shares her personal encounter with grief and why the support and signposting Christians are providing is so critical.
Audio of Religion Media Centre Briefing re Theos research
When it comes to supporting grief churches are very much wanted. Listen to Yvonne explaining here at 41:50 onwards:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_WoUtVk2MLu9DNKUFms0Z0ZdTARnYZsN/view