Missing GRACE Support Groups are available for individuals and couples interested in joining with others who are on a similar journey after having experienced pregnancy or infant loss, infertility or adoption challenges.

Meeting Locations and Times

Online Groups


A GRACE Support Group is a safe place to find community with other parents who have had a pregnancy/ infant loss, or infertility challenges. The groups are open to individuals and couples looking to work through grief in healthy ways, and to commemorate their loved ones who left this world and the arms of their loving parents too soon.

MGF Support Groups traditionally meet 2 times a month for 2 hours at each meeting. The first meeting of the month is set up to be a time of open discussion and sharing of individual stories. An activity is planned for the second meetings of the month, with the goal being a time to join together in doing positive things to process through grief. These activities are typically determined at the first meeting of the month and groups will pick what kind of things they want to do together. Some of these meeting may be done at a different location than where the group meets for the first meeting of the month.

Activities that might be offered for bereaved families in the second support group meeting may include: scrap booking of a memory album, making birth announcements, making thank you notes, planting a memorial garden, knitting baby items, making gifts to give to newly bereaved parents, or watching a short video.

Activities that might be offered for couples who are dealing with infertility or adoption issues include: having a speaker provide information about treatments, adoption options, personal testimonials, etc., doing a pampering mini spa outing or making a piece of jewelry that has personal meaning.

For the second meetings in the month, men join the activity if it is a good fit for the guys, otherwise, the guys often go for a cup of coffee and their discussion takes place during their time together with the facilitator. They come back and join the ladies when the meeting is over.

Due to the sensitive nature of the where people may be emotionally after a loss or with their infertility, we ask that babies and small children not be brought with into the meetings. Childcare currently is provided only at our Maple Grove Support Group location.

Groups sometimes are started with couples together, and then break into separate male/female groups. Some facilitators will alter this is it seems appropriate for the whole group to stay together that meeting.

The groups most often meet at a church, but some start in a facilitators own home. The atmosphere we like to promote and create with our groups is one of grace, gentleness, kindness, and respect. We ask that those participating in or joining a group for the first time come with an open mind, making a point to not judge others in how they choose to grieve, and giving room to one another to be at the place they are, without having to make excuses. We want people to be real with one another and feel comfortable enough over time to be vulnerable with their group in processing their grief.

It is important to understand that our facilitators are not professional psychologists or counselors, and the the meetings are not intended to be a private counseling session. We do not promote any one type of treatment for depression, anxiety, or infertility. We offer resources, and support materials for people to make their own determination as to what direction they choose to take with these issues. These are Support Groups, and we are working to help create a small community network of others who can share in the journey with you, both in the hard times and later down the road as there are brighter days. Our hope is that you will form some lasting friendships with others in your support group and you will not only glean from the group some strength and courage for the journey, but also find yourself offering such support to others.

If you are interested to start a GRACE Support Group in your area. Please contact Missing GRACE at 763-497-0709 or email info@missinggrace.org. Training, lesson materials and support are provided to MGF Support Group Facilitators. There are many families in search of support who can not find a local group in their area at this time. Help us ensure that no family has to go this journey alone without support! The men and women who attend our groups share what a vital role the group had in their healing and survival. Every member has stated in their evaluations of the group, how important it was to connect with others who understood from personal experience what they were going through. If you are a bereaved parent and are ready to give back in honor of your child and help others, this may be an ideal way to start!