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.
I write to you briefly to let you know that I am praying for you during this difficult moment in your life that you battle this terrible disease.
All of our hearts here at First Christian Church go out to you, and while we may not be able to take all of your pain “away”, we trust that our Lord will be a wonderful source of comfort and strength to you.
(Note: Some churches send out Sympathy notes to families after reading of the death of loved ones in the obituaries. Letters such as this may be used thoughtfully and prayerfully).
I wanted to take a moment to send you this note on behalf of the congregation of First Christian Church to express our sympathy upon hearing of the loss of your child ____________.
Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
I trust you are doing well, and that God is undergirding you with His strength during these weeks following John's passing.
Warm Greetings,
I want to thank you in advance for taking a few moments to read this letter which not only expresses a need, but also presents each one of us with a unique opportunity to provide a lasting remembrance of our beloved former Pastor Rev. _________ __________.
Dear
On behalf of the leadership here at First Christian Church, I wanted to send my condolences to you and your family as you said your final “good-byes” to your Mother a few weeks ago. Someone once said though that we as Christians never truly say “good-bye”, but simply “see you later”, as we realize according to scripture, we will see our loved ones again in that place of no more tears.