“It’s so hard not to become moody or irritable. I keep asking, ‘Lord, why did you take my child?’ I look forward to having the fellowship and comfort of meeting with other parents who have lost a child. It helps to share the hurt and be reminded of the hope Jesus offers.”

— a BASIS parent

About BASIS

BASIS - for bereaved parents and their families

The death of a child is like no other loss. The grief is profound and deep. Our BASIS staff, including some who have personally experienced losing a child, is willing to walk alongside and help "bear the burden" of grieving parents who have lost a child for any reason, whether that child is not yet born, stillborn, a baby, a toddler, a teen or an adult. The BASIS support system includes:

• opportunities for personal contact

• an encouraging newsletter

• support groups specifically for parents who have lost a child at any age, including miscarriage or stillbirth

• grief Blog

• group activities

• resources for parents or those wanting to support parents

BASIS at AUC

BASIS meets at AUC on the third Tuesday evening of the month from 7:45-9 pm.

For more information, email us here or call the church office.