We love you. Jesus loves you. We cannot express in words the deep unspeakable sorrow that can be felt when you lose a loved one. This kind of grief has a distinct sting. As you journey through this pain and suffering with God, we wanted to share this page with you. We hope it can be a place you can come to find helpful resources and ultimately know God is with you. If you need to reach us directly, feel free to fill out a Connect card and let us know how we can reach out to you: Connect Card.
Scriptures to hold on to. Hold them close to your heart.
GRIEF RESOURCES
CONTACTS
- CRISIS HOTLINE 619-557-0500 - Trained counselors are available 24 hours a day to talk with you if you are in jeopardy of hurting yourself or someone else. You can also text or call 988 as well. Youth Crisis Line 800-843-5200.
- Beauty for Ashes Clinic has Christian therapists available. You can call them at 619-352-0486 (Mon-Fri 8am-7pm). They are located at 3160 Camino Del Rio S. #116 San Diego, CA 92108.
- Friend of New City who is a believer Gretchen Penner specializes in Trauma treatment who will give free 15 minute phone consultations. You can reach her at 619-202-5258. Her center is located at 3990 Old Town Avenue Suite 209A San Diego, CA 92110. Her website: https://soundmindcenter.com/
- Friend of New City who is open to receiving new clients. Kelli Redfield is a believer and a trauma therapist: https://www.kelliredfield.com/
- GriefShare is a faith-based grief group ministry that's bringing healing to communities. There are grief groups throughout the city being hosted at churches. Feel free to join one and see if others want to go with you https://www.griefshare.org/countries/us/states/ca/cities/san_diego
- Spark of Life has In-person and online experiences to help you live forward after loss: https://sparkoflife.org/
- NAMI.org has grief groups with faith backgrounds and are cost effective. They have groups specifically for people who lost loved ones to suicide.
ONLINE RESOURCES
- San Diego Bereavement Center & Resource Page: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me/families/bereavement.html
- Grief Booklet: https://dunamaiministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Final-Cristian.pdf
- Understanding Depression: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/bible-understand-depression/
- Resources for Parents or Leaders with Youth who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide: https://neverabother.org/youth-in-my-care/
SERMON VIDEOS
- Kenny’s sermons can speak to us today
- https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/a-prayer-of-lament/
- https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/lament-through-the-darkness/
- https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/remember-your-redeemer/
- Stephen’s sermon on Judas & Suicide: https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/judas-iscariot-the-betrayer-050425-audio/
- Vince’s sermon on Stacking Stones Hebrews 12:1-3: https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/stacking-stones/
- Jackai’s sermon on Where is God in our Suffering: https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/where-is-god-in-our-suffering/
- Jackai’s sermon on Trusting God Through Difficulty Times: https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/trusting-god-through-difficult-times/
- Heidi’s sermon on Meeting Jesus in our Disappointments: https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/meeting-jesus-in-disappointment/
- Vince’s Sermons on Hope
- Gospel Hope | New City Church https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/gospel-hope/
- Unstoppable Joy | New City Church https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/unstoppable-joy/
- Reason For Hope: Easter Sermon | New City Church https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/reason-for-hope-easter-sermon/
- A short series on how to navigate grief and suffering: https://subsplash.com/u/pacificcrossroads/media/d/39093b0-light-of-my-lantern-part-i
BOOKS
- A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser: https://a.co/d/4WDk81o
- Walking with God through Pain & Suffering by Tim Keller: https://a.co/d/hBecORx
- Spotify has a free Ebook if you have Spotify Premium Subscription: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WyNwu1mPtrSMgxwNbduU7?si=b374e867bddb455d
- I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye by Brook Noel & Pamela D Blair PhD: https://a.co/d/g0eG3hI
- A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis: https://a.co/d/eJF53Zy
- God Is On Your Side by Joshua Ryan Butler: How Jesus is for You When Everything Seems Against You https://joshuaryanbutler.com/books/god-is-on-your-side/
- Description: Do you ever question whether God is on your side? It’s easy to believe he is when life is going well. It’s harder to believe when you’re reeling from rejection or betrayal, wrestling with depression or a terminal diagnosis, grappling with loneliness, or grieving broken dreams. Jesus reveals a God who is more on your side than you ever dared to dream. In this study on the gospel of John, you’ll discover the Creator who enters your side of creation, the Savior who fights for you on the cross, and the Redeemer who works through you with meaning and purpose.
- Spotify has a free Ebook if you have Spotify Premium Subscription: https://open.spotify.com/show/6naMEM3hnjz3ciiFloo3Ph?si=4a8716a3274e48df
- The Gospel According to Job by Mike Mason https://a.co/d/0fmfW0oa