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ADHD, Autism, & Other Disabilities on the Spectrum
An educational opportunity for individuals to learn more about ADHD and network with others. Meetings are on Monday evenings. Find out more...

CBC (Challenged by Cancer)
Meets 7:00-9:00 PM on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
An opportunity for women living with cancer to gather and support one another. Support groups have helped thousands of people cope with cancer, and no matter where you are in your journey, we encourage you to come. If you have questions about this support group please leave a message on the parish nurse line (952) 985-7365 / parishnurse@sotv.org.

Compassionate Friends
Meets at 7:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month
These meetings are open to all parents who are grieving the loss of a child of any age from any cause. For more information, call Susan Ferber at (651) 683-9236 or e-mail Susan@Ferbers.us.

Depression Support Coalition
An opportunity for education and support for those suffering from depression and for the people who care for them. Find out more...

DivorceCare
Tuesdays, February 7 - May 15, 2012
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $15, includes workbook
KidCare: $60/child

Through video presentations and group discussions, help is offered to those who are separated or going through divorce. Find out more...

Down Syndrome Parent Support Group
A group of parents meet on the 3rd Monday evening of each month, 6:30-8:30 PM.
Contact: Suzy Runkel at (952) 891-5082 or suzynelson@hotmail.com.

Faith Partners - Promoting Chemical Health at SOTV

Faith Partners promotes substance abuse education, prevention, and recovery in our community. This group helps develop events and provides information to support chemical health for individuals and families.

Please visit the resource cart located in the church library for FREE information on substance abuse. Whether contemplating how to address chemical health issues with yourself, child, teen, spouse or loved one, Faith Partners has information for you. For more information, please contact Karen (952) 201-6193 or Scott (952) 431-2566.

GriefShare Support Group
Tuesdays, January 24 - March 20, 2012
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Cost: No cost, unless an optional workbook is purchased for $15
Kidcare: $27 per child for the entire series

GriefShare is a video series that features some of the nation's foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics. Each night combines a video session with a grief support group discussion time. This group will be facilitated by Pastor Diane Sponheim and Pat Drake, Parish Nurse.

Growing Through Loss
Thursdays, March 1 - 22, 2012
6:30 - 9:00 PM

Growing Through Loss is supported by 11 churches “south of the river” and offers support to adults who have experienced a loss through death, broken relationship, job loss, health concerns, etc. Following the speaker, trained facilitators will lead discussion and offer help and support through conversation among the participants. Donation per session is $3.00. The spring series will be held at All Saints Catholic Church in Lakeville. More information to come.

If you have questions, please contact Julie Opheim, (952) 432-6351 or Barb Korman, (651) 452-8261.

Job Connection Group
The job transition group meets Tuesdays at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church CHANGING CAREERS? NETWORKING? JOB SEARCHING? Find out more...

S.A.I.L (Showing All Individuals Love)
Shepherd of the Valley's special needs ministry provides support, outreach and opportunities to include all people in worship, education, fellowship and prayer. Parents of children with special needs should complete a SAIL form when registering for GodZone or Confirmation. Forms and brochures are available online, at the Children, Youth and Family (CYF) office and Welcome Center.

SAIL brochure and form

Women In New Konnections (WINK)

Join the WINK women each weekend during fellowship at the round table near the Welcome Center. This is a point of contact for women who come to church alone.

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Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 952.432.6351 ● 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124 ● Get Directions
Giving support is one of the most important things a church can offer. At Shepherd of the Valley, we offer a variety of groups where folks can gather and share their mutual personal interests.	Education & Support ADHD, Autism, & Other Disabilities on the Spectrum An educational opportunity for individuals to learn more about ADHD and network with others. Meetings are on Monday evenings. Find out more... CBC (Challenged by Cancer) Meets 7:00-9:00 PM on the 2nd Tuesday of each month An opportunity for women living with cancer to gather and support one another. Support groups have helped thousands of people cope with cancer, and no matter where you are in your journey, we encourage you to come. If you have questions about this support group please leave a message on the parish nurse line (952) 985-7365 / parishnurse@sotv.org. Compassionate Friends Meets at 7:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month These meetings are open to all parents who are grieving the loss of a child of any age from any cause. For more information, call Susan Ferber at (651) 683-9236 or e-mail Susan@Ferbers.us. Depression Support Coalition An opportunity for education and support for those suffering from depression and for the people who care for them. Find out more... DivorceCare Tuesdays, February 7 - May 15, 2012 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $15, includes workbook KidCare: $60/child Through video presentations and group discussions, help is offered to those who are separated or going through divorce. Find out more... Down Syndrome Parent Support Group A group of parents meet on the 3rd Monday evening of each month, 6:30-8:30 PM. Contact: Suzy Runkel at (952) 891-5082 or suzynelson@hotmail.com. Faith Partners - Promoting Chemical Health at SOTV Faith Partners promotes substance abuse education, prevention, and recovery in our community. This group helps develop events and provides information to support chemical health for individuals and families. Please visit the resource cart located in the church library for FREE information on substance abuse. Whether contemplating how to address chemical health issues with yourself, child, teen, spouse or loved one, Faith Partners has information for you. For more information, please contact Karen (952) 201-6193 or Scott (952) 431-2566. GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays, January 24 - March 20, 2012 6:30 - 8:00 PM Cost: No cost, unless an optional workbook is purchased for $15 Kidcare: $27 per child for the entire series GriefShare is a video series that features some of the nation's foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics. Each night combines a video session with a grief support group discussion time. This group will be facilitated by Pastor Diane Sponheim and Pat Drake, Parish Nurse. Growing Through Loss Thursdays, March 1 - 22, 2012 6:30 - 9:00 PM Growing Through Loss is supported by 11 churches “south of the river” and offers support to adults who have experienced a loss through death, broken relationship, job loss, health concerns, etc. Following the speaker, trained facilitators will lead discussion and offer help and support through conversation among the participants. Donation per session is $3.00. The spring series will be held at All Saints Catholic Church in Lakeville. More information to come. If you have questions, please contact Julie Opheim, (952) 432-6351 or Barb Korman, (651) 452-8261. Job Connection Group The job transition group meets Tuesdays at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church CHANGING CAREERS? NETWORKING? JOB SEARCHING? Find out more... S.A.I.L (Showing All Individuals Love) Shepherd of the Valley's special needs ministry provides support, outreach and opportunities to include all people in worship, education, fellowship and prayer. Parents of children with special needs should complete a SAIL form when registering for GodZone or Confirmation. Forms and brochures are available online, at the Children, Youth and Family (CYF) office and Welcome Center. SAIL brochure and form Women In New Konnections (WINK) Join the WINK women each weekend during fellowship at the round table near the Welcome Center. This is a point of contact for women who come to church alone. Find our more...

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