The death of a child of any age, from any cause is a shattering experience for a family. Family members experience many intense feelings. Grief with its ups and downs lasts far longer than society in general recognizes. Friends and relatives may be uncomfortable around the bereaved. They want to ease the pain but do not know how.
Where does a family turn for the emotional support they will need during the grief journey that lies ahead of them? While there is no "right way" to grieve, many parents and siblings benefit from the understanding and support of other bereaved families. It helps to share with those who have had similar experiences. Expressing grief is easier done in an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding.
Our monthly meetings offer small group discussions and are a safe place to share your grief and your memories with others who understand. Whether you're newly bereaved or still struggling with the loss from years ago, you are welcome here.
Meetings begin at 6:30 PM and end at 8:00PM.
Refreshments and an informal gathering are available immediately following each meeting until 8:30 PM.
Please join us for our next meeting.
Meeting Schedule and Location
Manchester Meetings
In Person: Gather the 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm-8pm
The Manning House
at the Brookside Congregation Church, park in the lot and go to the front of the church and enter the building to the far right
2013 Elm Street
Manchester, NH
Read historical information on our Manchester meetings and the Manning House.
Directions to Our Meetings
Manchester Meetings at Brookside Congregational Church
From the East (e.g., Raymond or Exeter):
- NH State Route 101 West to Interstate 293 North.
- From Interstate Rt 293 in Manchester, NH take exit 6 to Amoskeag St.
- Following signs, cross the Amoskeag Bridge.
- After crossing the bridge, the road is named W. Salmon St.
- Continue straight to lights and turn left onto Elm St.
- The Brookside Congregational Church and The Manning House are approximately 1/2 mile down on the right.
From the North (e.g., Hookset or Concord):
- Interstate 293 South to exit 6 to Amoskeag St.
- Following signs, cross the Amoskeag Bridge.
- After crossing the bridge, the road is named W. Salmon St.
- Continue straight to lights and turn left onto Elm St.
- The Brookside Congregational Church and The Manning House are approximately 1/2 mile down on the right.
From the South (e.g., Nashua or Lowell, MA):
- US Route 3 North/Everett Turnpike North to Interstate 293 North.
- (Do not stay on US Route 3 when it turns at exit 7E, continue straight, this is the beginning of Everett Turnpike.
- Additionally, Everett Turnpike ends at exit 13, continue straight and you will automatically be on Interstate 293).
- From Interstate Rt 293 in Manchester, NH take exit 6 to Amoskeag St.
- Following signs, cross the Amoskeag Bridge.
- After crossing the bridge, the road is named W. Salmon St.
- Continue straight to lights and turn left onto Elm St.
- The Brookside Congregational Church and The Manning House are approximately 1/2 mile down on the right.
From the Southeast (e.g., Salem or Derry):
- Interstate Route 93 North to Interstate Route 293 North.
- From Interstate Rt 293 in Manchester, NH take exit 6 to Amoskeag St.
- Following signs, cross the Amoskeag Bridge.
- After crossing the bridge, the road is named W. Salmon St.
- Continue straight to lights and turn left onto Elm St.
- The Brookside Congregational Church and The Manning House are approximately 1/2 mile down on the right.
From the Southwest (e.g., Milford or Wilton):
- NH State Route 101 East to Interstate 293 North.
- From Interstate Rt 293 in Manchester, NH take exit 6 to Amoskeag St.
- Following signs, cross the Amoskeag Bridge.
- After crossing the bridge, the road is named W. Salmon St.
- Continue straight to lights and turn left onto Elm St.
- The Brookside Congregational Church and The Manning House are approximately 1/2 mile down on the right.