Book Group: A Hole in the World: Finding Hope in Rituals of Grief and Healing (by Amanda Held Opelt)

Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm, January 24 - February 14, 4 weeks online:

https://meet.google.com/ewc-voow-xti

Opelt explores the grief rituals and customs from various cultures including Irish keening, Victorian-era mourning dress codes and etiquette, and the annual Appalachian graveside ceremony known as Decoration Day. Opelt’s exploration of each bereavement practice gives her a framework for processing her own pain. She shares how in spite of her doubt and anger, God met her in the midst of sorrow and grieved along with her. She shows us that when we carefully attend to our losses with honesty and curiosity, we are able to expand our capacity for love of faith and healing. (We will cover three chapters each week.

Led by Megan Shelly

Contact megan.shelly@gmail.com to sign up or learn more.