THRIVING WIDOWS
Connection, Supporting & Training Widows
Thriving Widows seeks to connect and encourage widows of all ages, as they move forward with rebuilding their lives. This ministry helps to develop meaningful and joyful Christ-centered friendships through fun activities, outings, seminars, crafting and “Sharing & Caring” classes.
This group meets the 1st Monday of each month at GHCC, plus enjoying one outing per month. See our upcoming events below!
2026 Thriving Widows Dates
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION:
All classes are on the 1st Monday of the Month (10:00–11:30am in W148)
When we have a guest speaker, our classes will be held upstairs in W248, same time.
Individuals pay for all outings. The dates, times and locations will vary.
1st Monday of the Month Meetings @ GHCC
10:00–11:30am
January 5: Standing Firm in Christ’s Love (James 1:1-27) – W148)
February 2: Love Without Favoritism (James 2:1-13) – W148
March 2: Guest Speaker TBA – W248
April 6: NO CLASS -Church Closed – Day after Easter
May 4: Words that Build, Not Break (James 3:1-12) – W148
June 1: Living Out Heaven’s Wisdom (James 3:13-18) – W148
July 6: NO CLASS – Summer Break
August 3: Lay It at His Feet (James 4:1-17) – W148
September 7: NO CLASS – Church Closed – Labor Day
October 5: Hold Loosely, Trust Fully (James 5:1-12) – W148
November 2: Pray BIG, Trust Deep (James 5:13-20) – W148
December 7: NO CLASS
Thriving Widows Outings
January 12: A Date with Jesus – RSVP by 1/7
February 9: “Galentine” Brunch – The Friendly Feud Game – RSVP by 2/2
March 28: Spring Tea – Spring for Joy (Song of Solomon 2:11-13) – RSVP by 3/20
April 13: Game Day – Let Love Move You (James 2:14-26) – RSVP by 4/8
May 18: Chit Chat Over Coffee at Starbucks/Brntwd - $ – RSVP by 5/13
June 20: Concert at Jessie’s Grove - $$$ – RSVP by 6/1
July: NO OUTINGS – Summer Break
August 17: Lunch at Panera Bread Café/Brntwd - $-$$ - RSVP by 8/11
September 12: Summer Garden Party (Jeremiah 17:7, Roots that Reach Deep) – RSVP by 9/7
October 12: Holiday Craft Project – RSVP by 10/7
November 9: Monday Morning Matinee – RSVP by 11/2
December 14: Christmas Brunch & White Elephant (Rejoice! Phil 4:4) – RSVP by 12/7
*Cost price ranges are listed with dollar signs: $=$10-20; $$=$20-40; $$$=$40-75
