Evangelical Free Church of Hamilton City

05/31/2026

05/13/2026

What a tremendous blessing this week as we successfully finished our "Spring Series" 2026 with an amazing night of food, stories, hugs and laughs together to celebrate our "Honor & Remembrance" night with GriefShare Care & Support Ministry.
As we now ponder and implement what we have learned this season, during our summer break, we also look forward to our "FALL Series" 2026 that will begin:

TUESDAYS: Sycamore Glen Chico
WEDNESDAYS: EFC Hamilton City
TIME: 5:30 pm ~ 7:30 pm
WHEN: Aug18th ~ Nov 18th

You may want to consider joining us if you have had a loss of someone you cared for - to death.

We have all learned so much, which helps us understand the "valley" we find ourselves in when this inevitable crisis happens in our lives. This understanding and gaining of coping skills from a faith based premise, helps us navigate this part of our journey.

At our GriefShare Care & Support Ministry you will find real people who understand - and a safe, no judgment, non-denominational environment to explore the depths of your aching and perhaps troubled heart.

There IS ✨️hope✨️ and we would love the opportunity to share that with you.

We do our very best to provide all seminar materials and support throughout the series at no cost to you.
This is our community service.
How do we do this?
We humbly appreciate donations to continue to provide this opportunity to our communities.

Perhaps this next series is just what YOU need. Or, perhaps you have a friend/family member who would benefit from you accomodating them to the seminar series.
Choose a location best for you and register today.
Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

We are here... we understand... and, boy, do we care.

~ Marie 🍂

》Sycamore Glen Chico
Registration link:
https://find.griefshare.org/groups/292464

》EFC Hamilton City
Registration link:
https://find.griefshare.org/groups/292465

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18

05/01/2026

"WHAT DO I LIVE FOR NOW?"

This is a good question. This is an important question for those of us who have had the loss of a loved one to death.

As we come to the close of our "Spring Series" 2026 we have carefully looked at the many aspects of loss due to death together.

This next week our special seminars will consider these questions...
➡️ What does it look like to "move forward?"
This can be a complicated and emotional process - as we learn to put one foot in front of the other.
➡️ What is my purpose, now?
Loss can be so all-consuming that we may not be able to see that far - yet. But, with time and healing, we will see that we are not done, yet.
➡️ How can I possibly pass on any blessings when I feel so devastated myself? We will explore that concept together.

Take heart... Offering comfort to others who have had a loss will be something you will find yourself doing more and more as you heal and gain a better understanding of your own healing process. You will have a story to tell of your own experience of God's goodness and faithful compassion.

Join us this week as we gather our thoughts and questions and pursue registering for our next series to gain a better sense of our healing of a very deep wound. As we have learned, loss is something that takes time, care and continued support to work through.

Our team prays over and for you and we invite you to consider our next "FALL Series" 2026 that will be available at the two locations listed below.
You can register today. Just tap on the link of your choice and it will take you to our site. There you will find all of the information you need.

We are here... and we care.

-- Marie 🍂

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https://griefshare.org/groups/292464

TUESDAYS:
TIME: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
WHERE: SYCAMORE GLEN
1199 Diablo Ave
Chico, CA 95973

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https://griefshare.org/groups/292465

WEDNESDAYS:
TIME: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
WHERE: EFC FAITH HALL
490 Los Robles Ave
Hamilton City, CA 95951

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May you sense God's presence in the midst of your heartache.

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18

This is a Community Care & Support Ministry sponsored by EFC ~ Hamilton City.

04/20/2026

.........."STUCK IN GRIEF"..........

This week we will take an important look at the potential of becoming stuck in the processing of the death(s) of someone we knew and/or cared for. It will many times affect us in ways we did not anticipate.

Points we will ponder:
▶️ Being "stuck" in grief - how much time it does - or does not take to process...
▶️ Being stuck may result from negative thought patterns.
▶️ How helping others can give us meaningful healing and purpose - perhaps even in ways that will HONOR our loved ones.
▶️ How sudden, traumatic, and/or tragic death can affect us...

You may feel as though you will never be able to have a "normal" life again.
You may feel that you just cannot get past the loss no matter what you do.
We will unpack some important concepts and strategies to help get around some difficult roadblocks and speed bumps that may be hindering your healing that may be keeping you stuck - or feeling like you are in an endless standstill of sadness and/or anxiety with no hope of life ever being meaningful again.

We want you to know... you are not alone. We have walked that path, too. We get it.

Let us help. No pressure. We care - and we are committed to equipping you from a faith-based premise to better understand this part of your journey.

Tap the link below to register at the location below that works for you.

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TUESDAYS
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
SYCAMORE GLEN
1199 Diablo Avenue
Chico

https://www.griefshare.org/groups/285420

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WEDNESDAYS
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
EFC "FAITH HALL"
490 Los Robles Avenue
Hamilton City

https://www.griefshare.org/groups/283961

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-- Marie 🌿

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18

* This is a non-denominational EFC - Hamilton City Sponsored Care & Support Ministry.

04/11/2026

"QUESTIONS FOR GOD"

In our "Spring Series" 2026 seminars we are clearly seeing that there may be a lot of questions surrounding the loss to death of those who were a part of our lives. So many things just don't seem to make sense... why?
Did you know that God WANTS us to go to Him with those questions?

This week we will unpack answers to some of those questions that He has given us - from a biblical premise.

We will see that He really DOES care - and He is right here with us as we try to make sense of our loss, and figure out how to INTENTIONALLY walk the rest of OUR journey with purpose-
> to honor Him
> to honor our loved one
> to bless others
> and how to just survive this part of our journey.

How similar is our journey to a Tapestry... 🤔 We will take a look at that thought.

Let's talk about heaven...
Where there is unimaginable good and peace. A place of "Paradise" where we can be present with the Lord.

You will not want to miss this seminar of hope and assurance.

This is your opportunity to learn more about how to process your loss and heal from it.
Let us help equip you with strong tools to help you on your journey to peace.

We are here... and we care.
See you there...

-- Marie 🌿
Director/Facilitator
[email protected]

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Click on the link below for the location that works best for you and register today.

TUESDAYS
5:30 pm ~ 7:30 pm

SYCAMORE GLEN
1199 Diablo Ave.
Chico, CA

https://www.griefshare.org/groups/285420

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WEDNESDAYS
5:30 pm ~ 7:30 pm

EFC - FAITH HALL
499 Los Robles Ave.
Hamilton City, CA

https://www.griefshare.org/groups/283961

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"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit. " Psalm 34:18

This is a non-denominational EFC - Hamilton City sponsored Care & Support ministry.