Support Group for Widows Meeting

A new ministry, Widows of Hope, is beginning Oct. 3 at Emmanuel United Methodist Church.

There are more than 7,000 widows in Hamilton County alone and this group will include speakers from the community and outings /  field trips throughout the year.

According to Pastor Bonnie Zickgraf, God promises His great compassion to help us manage our hurt, our fears and the deep despair often felt in our journey of grief. She invites anyone in need to join in on a path toward healing. Whatever your pain with loss, everyone is welcome here, she said. Fellowship with God and each other for love and guidance through Scripture, prayer, group outings, meetings, educational speakers and much more!

Pastor Zickgraf is the ministry facilitator and a peer widow. The Rev. Jesse Mullins is the lead pastor.

The group will meet on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Come in Door No. 5 and go to the first main hallway on the left to the Community Room. Emmanuel is located at 16000 Cumberland Rd. in Noblesville. For urgent questions, contact the church or text at (863) 258-8079.