Spiritual Care
Support for those who seek deeper peace, spiritual growth, and a more personal relationship with God.
We offer Spiritual Grief Accompaniment, Bible Studies, and Book Clubs, as well as spiritually-led retreats.
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too."
2 CORINTIANS 1:3-5 (RSVCE)
Spiritual Grief Accompaniment
The caregiver will walk alongside the client on their grief journey, offering support and encouragement to nurture emotional and spiritual healing.
Prayer
Meetings
Join us at Cornerstone of Hope each Wednesday at 9:00 AM as we gather in Christian fellowship and bring our many petitions before the Lord.
Bible
Studies
Join us for one of our Bible studies, where we contemplate Sacred Scripture and seek to grow in God’s consolation, peace, and love.
Book
Clubs
In each of our book clubs, we will explore and discuss books which can deepen our faith, strengthen our hope, and revitalize our love.
Retreats
Grieve With Hope Retreat
March 21-23, 2025
Independence, Ohio
If you desire to connect with others with similar loses in small groups, are willing to encounter the raw emotions of grief in a safe environment, and receptive to listening and learning from inspirational speakers then we invite you to join us for this powerful and restorative weekend. You do not have to do it alone!
Grieve With Hope Retreat in Colorado
October 23-26, 2025
Evergreen, Colorado
Join us in Colorado to intentionally encounter your grief and fellowship with others on a similar journey. Surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains and supported by a faith-filled community led by Fr. Nathan Cromly, you’ll have the space and permission to grieve, reflect and find purpose in the pain.
Additional Programs
Spiritual Practices to Calm Your Soul
Come and learn a few spiritual practices that will help bring calm and peace to your spirit, soul, and body.
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Cornerstone of Hope
5905 Brecksville Road, Independence, Ohio 44131
The program is sponsored by the Independence Faith Community to support the IndyAlive! initiative to provide mental health support to the community.
Practices that will be introduced include breath prayer, Ignatian Spiritual Examen, and Lectio Divina. Each practice will be introduced and then followed by personal experience of practice.
Free to attend, but registration is required.
In Collaboration with INDYAlive!
Guided By Grace
Leading Through Seasons of Change
Friday, May 2, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Grace Church, Bath Campus
754 Ghent Road, Fairlawn, Ohio 44333
A transformative and experiential symposium designed for pastors, leaders and caregivers who shepherd others through the complexities of grief, loss, and life transitions. Through a Gospel-centered, trauma-informed approach, participants will encounter Christ's redemptive love as the divine healer, gaining deeper insight into the emotional and spiritual impact of change. This symposium offers a sacred space to reflect on personal experiences, fostering greater resilience and equipping attendees to guide and care for others with renewed strength, wisdom, and compassion in their vocational callings.
Cost: $65 per person
Spiritual Grief Accompaniment
Do you feel out of touch with your soul and with God? This service is an opportunity to engage in a meaningful exploration of the heart. The sessions can help identify where God may be communicating and also reveal His presence in all that has taken place in the past.
All are welcome to engage in this opportunity. For more information and to enroll, please call our office at 216-524-4673.
Bible Studies
Friends of Hope Bible Study
Friday Mornings | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Cornerstone of Hope, Independence
Free to attend
All are invited to come to know more about God’s Word and be spiritually encouraged and renewed. Bring your bible and join others who are desiring to deepen their relationship with God by exploring Scripture together.
Book of Ruth Bible Study
Check back soon for new dates!
In this Bible study, we will walk with grievers through this incredibly profound story. We will humbly approach the Word of God, seeking to become more aware of His love so that we may grow in faith and experience the consolation of Him, Whom is the Source of our being, our peace, and our hope.
Book Clubs
Join us for Cornerstone of Hope’s Book Club, a welcoming space for thoughtful discussion and connection. Whether you’re a lifelong Christian, a new believer, questioning or struggling with your faith, or simply curious, you are welcome here. Together, we explore books that inspire, challenge, and nurture the journey of faith, healing, and hope.
If you are grieving the loss of a loved one and are in need of support, we are here to serve.
Grief Support Groups
Grief Counseling
Spiritual Care
Memorial Events
Grief Camps
Community Response
School Programs
Specialty Groups
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5905 Brecksville Road
Independence, Ohio 44131
(216) 524–4673
253 N. State Street, Suite 200
Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 824–4285
2963 Blue Jacket Court
Lima, Ohio 45806
(419) 581–9138
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