Born out of her own deep grief experience, Collette Broady Grund wrote this six-session study, using Scripture to access and process grief. Each Scripture story is paired with one or more stages of grief. Participants are invited to access their grief through an opening meditation, then read the Scripture story and reflect on questions. Each session closes with a blessing, meant to remind participants that God is present and at work in the grieving process. Available in either a small group leader guide or a a self-guided study for individual use. To preview both guides, click here.
Please note that discounts are available for churches, organizations and leaders who serve poor, LGBTQIA+ and/or BIPOC communities. Email collette@collettebroadygrund.com for information.
Collette is a mom, stepmom, pastor, writer, and a lover of people and justice . She was divorced in 2009 from her first husband of ten years. The same week her divorce was final, she met Marrett, a wildlife research scientist whose name rhymes with hers. They married in 2014, joining households and adding another kid to the mix in 2017. Marrett was in the process of becoming an ELCA pastor like her, when he died suddenly in June of 2019.
Collette continues to maintain two split custody arrangements, doing her best to mother two adult daughters, two tween boys, and the littlest Broady Grund. She also has two dogs, Marley and Schnitzel who are opposites in every way except the expansiveness of their love.
Collette lives in Mankato, Minnesota where she co-directs Connections Ministry, an ecumenical community for and with those experiencing homelessness. She is also one of the pastors and mission developers for Shelter Church, founded Easter 2021.