The Morning Quest will begin a 7-part series on
Nov. 25 called Lanterns in the Valley: Gentle Guidance for the Grieving Heart presented by Linda Dyson, Pastoral Care Associate at the Cathedral of Christ The King.

Topics will include:

• Nov. 25: How to Navigate Holidays After the Death of a Loved One.
• Dec. 2: The Silent Weight: Naming and Understanding Our Grief – What grief truly is and how it shows up in hidden places — beyond death, in losses of health, identity, or purpose.
• Dec. 9: Faith in the Valley: Where Is God When We’re Hurting? – How faith can hold us when life feels impossible, and what Scripture teaches about lament, sorrow, and presence.
• Dec. 16: What Not to Say: The Silly Things We Say to the Grieving – A compassionate look at the well-meaning but painful things people often say — and what actually brings comfort.
• Dec. 23: The Six Needs of Grieving: What the Heart Must Do to Heal – A structured yet soulful guide to the six universal needs of grief: acknowledging, embracing, remembering, rebuilding, meaning-making, and receiving support.
• Dec. 30: The Many Faces of Loss: When Grief Is Complex – How to support those experiencing complicated grief from suicide, addiction, estrangement, or other painful circumstances.
• Jan. 6: From Loss to Life Again: Rebuilding Hope and Purpose – Moving forward with faith, gratitude, and meaning — living with, not beyond, our loved ones.