This Parish Life
This Parish Life
Christ Church Episcopal
Sitting near someone you don't know, or maybe don't know well, a lifetime of stories and rich experiences is contained within the core of that person. In our parish, a family of nearly 4,000, this is an innumberable collection of stories and anecdotes, experiences and dreams. In This Parish Life, you'll hear the heart of our parish, one story at a time.Join the Rev. Lindy Bunch, Associate Rector for Parish Life as she shares these heartfelt stories by our beloved parishioners about their lives. Some make you laugh, some break your heart. This limited-time, Lenten podcast series is made possible by our parishioners and is produced by the parish staff. Christ Church Episcopal is located in downtown Greenville, SC. Visit us online at www.ccgsc.org.
Welcome to This Parish Life
The heart of our parish, one story at a time. Join the Rev. Lindy for heartfelt stories by our parishioners about their time in our beloved parish.
Feb 15, 2024
2 min
Poppy's Peace - Susan Orr's Story
We thank Susan, Ben, and Charlie for sharing their story with us. Trigger warning: infant death, infant loss, maternal/parental grief Resources:Share Upstate – Monthly support group in the Upstate that provides support for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.Bridget’s Cradles – Amazing support and awareness organization that provides hand-made knit and crotched cradles to hospitals around the country for families of babies who were born in the second trimester.Books:Loved Baby by Sarah Philpott, PhD – Devotional book on how to cope, mourn and heal after pregnancy loss. Empty Arms by Pam Vredevelt – Book on hope and support for those who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or ectopic pregnancy.Courageously Expecting by Jenny Albers – Devotional book for those experiencing pregnancy again after loss.The Moon is Always Round by Jonathon Gibson – A children’s book about God’s goodness and presence.Psalm 23 by Danielle Hitchen – An illustrated children’s book of Psalm 23.The Invisible String by Patrice Karst – A children’s book for coping with separation anxiety, loss, and grief.
Feb 15, 2024
18 min