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How your church can care for people walking through infertility or loss.
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Walking Gently Together
A free guide to help your church care for families walking through infertility or loss.
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Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2 NIV
Things you can say
- “I’m so sorry.”
- “Your baby matters.”
- Say the baby’s name.
Please avoid saying
- “God has a plan.”
- “Everything happens for a reason.”
- “At least…”
- “You just need more faith.”
Simple changes that help
- Don’t make introductions all about kids.
- On Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, gently name those who grieve.
- Offer a quiet space and permission to step out.
- Remember October 15, Wave of Light.
Ways to love on a grieving family
- Pray for them by name
- Wash their dishes or tidy up
- Send a meal or a gift card for food
- Send a card on hard days, like due dates
- Gift a Blessedly Held memory item, like a shirt or blanket, to wrap them in love