In the event of severely inclement weather we will cancel our meeting.  If you are unsure of the meeting status, please check with one of our TCF co-leaders:

Elaine at 978-632-5776 or Ellen at 978-342-0239.

We are a non-profit self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope for the future to bereaved parent, siblings, and grandparents. We have no religious affiliation. Our primary purpose is to assist the bereaved toward the positive resolution of the grief experience upon the death of a child.  We support your efforts to achieve physical and emotional well-being and provide bereavement information and education.  Additionally we help the community, family, friends, employers, co-workers and professionals to be supportive in your situaion.

Meetings are held from 7-9 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month.  The first 15 minutes is set aside for signing the guest book and informal conversation.  The meeting begins around 7:15 p.m. with a brief introduction by the facilitator, followed by a discussion on the topic for the evening.  Group participation is encouraged during the discussion but is optional.  Although each meeting has a focus, participants can bring up other topics.  This gives everyone the opportunity to express their concerns.  We try to end the meeting around 8:15 p.m.  At the conclusion of the meeting time is alloted for refreshments and casual conversation, sharing and caring, before heading home for the evening.

Please call the chapter for more information at 978-342-0239 and ask for Ellen.

Redemption Rock Church
3 Hager Park Road (Route 140, South of the Route 2 exit)
Westminister, MA
Telephone: 978-874-2883

We are proud to be affiliated with the National Organization of The Compassionate Friends. To learn more about this nationwide organization, visit www.compassionatefriends.org.

At our May 2009 meeting our local chapter was presented with a placque honoring 25 years of community service. Read more about our 25 years of service award!

Two local families nominate their employer for showing exceptional compassion after their son dies unexpectedly.  Read more about this award and two of the 2009 winners!