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.
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.
Dear
The pain you are feeling at this time must be intense. Most likely, there are questions of “why” that are part of your thoughts even as you struggle to show your faith in God.
Dear
The pain you are feeling at this time must be intense. Most likely, there are questions of “why” that are part of your thoughts even as you struggle to show your faith in God.
I wanted to take this opportunity to send you a letter to let you know that I am thinking of you.
It has been a year since the passing of __________, and while I know that the past year has been difficult, please rest assured you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear
With this being the first Wedding Anniversary you will spend since the passing of your wife/husband, I want to assure you that we are thinking of you, and praying that God will undergird you with His strength.
I realize that nothing can ever really replace the love in your heart that you feel for your husband/wife that you were married to until his/her passing. Dreams shared, mountains climbed, valleys crossed, and much more was part of that special relationship that you enjoyed.