The value of well-written sympathy letters within the context of a church cannot be overestimated. We have a wonderful selection of condolence letter samples that can easily be modified.
Please note that it is very important that you do not send these letters as written. Make them personal to the person or family you are reaching out to with your thoughtful words!
Written by a Pastor with over 35 years of ministry experience, the letters in this category will be a tremendous blessing to those you minister to.
For instance, you may want to send a letter to someone who is going through their first Christmas without their spouse. Or, send a letter to thank a family for the honorarium following a funeral service. In addition, send a letter of notification to a family following a memorial gift to the church.
Greetings!
I just wanted to personally take a moment to send this letter to thank you for all you do for our community through (NAME OF FUNERAL HOME).
I'm sure many of the other members of the Clergy you work with would express much of the same thoughts of appreciation as well!
While it's hardly ever under what we would call the “best circumstances,” you have proven many times that professionalism doesn't have to be impersonal.
Dear Pastor (Name),
Please know that we are praying for you as you go through the loss of your (loved one).
So often, you are the one who is comforting people as they go through losses in their lives, and of course you are also there to rejoice when others rejoice as well.
Dear
On behalf of the leadership and congregation here at (NAME OF CHURCH), I wanted to extend our sincere condolences upon the passing of your (MOTHER/FATHER).
We have seen you come to our comfort and aid so many times in the past as you have served so faithful in your ministry call to Pastor this congregation.
Happy New Year!
I wanted to take a moment to send you a note to let you know I'm thinking of you as you look forward into the new year ahead.
I realize this would be a time for the sharing of new plans, goals and dreams about the future with your (HUSBAND/WIFE), but this is the first year in some time you face the future without them.
Christmas Greetings!
I wanted to take a moment to send you this letter to let you know I will be thinking of you, as well as praying for you as you go through this Christmas Season for the first time in many years without (NAME OF PERSON WHO DIED DURING YEAR).
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