Support Groups
Grief support
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13-WEEK SERIES: GRIEFSHARE
EVENING MEETINGS
- Current sessions: Nov. 3, 2025 - Jan. 26, 2026
- Next series: Summer 2026
- 13-week series | Mondays 6:00-7:15 p.m.
- Location: LL4 (Lower level room 4 of ministry building)
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline — but you don’t have to walk through it alone. This weekly series is open to the community and provides Christ-centered support, helpful videos, and space to share. Whether your loss is recent or years past, you’re welcome here. Topics in this series explore the emotional terrain of grief, including "Is This Normal?," "Loneliness and Sadness," "Self-Care," "Fearful and Overwhelmed," "Anger," "Questions for God," "Hope and Resilience," and more. St. Paul’s member Kathy Riesmeyer, a retired behavioral health counselor, facilitates the group.
Register online | Contact group leader Kathy Riesmeyer or Director of Family Ministry, Sharon Shearman by email or 314-822-7771.
MomCO
ENCOURAGEMENT for moms
At MomCo (formerly MOPS and Mothers of Preschoolers), we are on a mission to celebrate motherhood. The MomCo exists to meet the needs of every mom — stay at home, working, single, married — moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be!
Together we can embrace the journey of being a mom and change the world in all the best ways. Our group includes moms from pregnancy through their children’s early childhood and middle school years, and is a place for friendship, community, support, faith and growth.
We're happy to answer questions: please feel free to reach out to our MomCo coordinators, MomCo Coordinator Heather Stoll or Director of Family Ministry, Sharon Shearman.
MOMCO After Dark
evening meetings
Begins: Monday, September 8, 2025
Meets: 7:00-8:30 p.m., second Monday of each month
Location: Music Room
Led by: Andrea Lindquist and Holly Griebenaw
About MomCo After Dark (formerly MOMSnext) | You are warmly welcomed to our evening motherhood group that includes moms from pregnancy through their children’s early childhood and middle school years. Together we'll experience authentic community, personal growth, practical help, and spiritual hope as we walk through the various stages of motherhood.
What to expect | Enjoy speakers to encourage, give insight and offer practical ideas; fellowship time to develop and grow friendships; devotions to help us grow in faith; social meetups to get to know other moms; and service events to put our faith in action.
divorce care
Support group
St. Paul's group is currently on hiatus
Learn about the national DivorceCare ministry here and find groups meeting in the St. Louis area.
Most of us never expect to experience separation or divorce and the accompanying pain, anger, and grief. But many find themselves in this spot and wonder how to heal. Although you may feel alone, the Bible says the Lord is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you. As well, our DivorceCare group is here for you too.
Come and hear valuable Biblical, practical information on how to begin healing, all within a safe and confidential small-group setting. Topics include forgiveness, depression, finances, children, reconciliation, anger, and others.
ALZHEIMER'S support Group
St. Paul's group is currently on hiatus
If you are a caregiver or family member helping a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, you will find that extra support for you can be important too. All are welcome to join us for encouragement, information, and fellowship with others dealing with Alzheimer's in their families.