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Life, Death, and Everything in Between—Your Input Matters
When my son was in early elementary school, he surprised us at the dinner table with: “I want to see a dead person.” Once my husband and I picked our jaws up off the floor, we discovered his curiosity came from recent losses in our church—people he knew and cared about. He wasn’t trying to be morbid. He simply wondered.
In our family, we talk about death often—it’s inevitable when both parents are pastors. But we know that not everyone is comfortable with those conversations. Many avoid the topic altogether until they have no choice.
And yet, talking about death can be deeply meaningful. It can help us face life’s hardest moments with more courage, understanding, and even peace. That’s why the Counselor in Residence Committee is working with Roots and Roads Community Hospice Foundation to explore ways to create safe, open spaces—much like a Death Café—where we can share stories, ask questions, and reflect together.
Before we begin, we want to hear from you! Check your inbox tomorrow for a brief survey from the Counselor in Residence Committee. Please take a few minutes to answer our questions. Your feedback will shape the topics, format, and tone of these conversations so they can meet the real needs and questions of our community.
After that dinner-table conversation years ago, my son learned that curiosity about death is really curiosity about life—about meaning, love, and connection. My hope is that these conversations will help all of us find that same deeper understanding.
See you soon
Pastor Lynn
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