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
At this difficult time in your life, I realize that words may seem empty as you are grieving the loss of your son/daughter ________.
However, I believe it is important that you know your friends are praying that God will surround you in His loving arms, and that His peace will be your strength.
I was saddened to hear of the death of your close friend __________ this past week.
I know that you shared a deep bond of friendship with __________, and it is the kind of friendship that will not be forgotten in the days and weeks ahead.
Dear
I was deeply saddened to hear of the accident and subsequent death of _________ this past week.
I am sure that right now you are filled with many questions as to “why” this has happened. I wish with all my heart that I could offer you the answers to that question, but I know that there are questions that can only be answered one day in heaven, and this will be one of them.
I trust this letter finds you and Mary well, and that God is richly blessing your lives.
I just wanted to take a moment to send you a brief note to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers throughout this week. I remember that you mentioned to me this was the time of year that your son ______ went to be with Jesus in _______ (year if known).
The Psalmist David said in: Psalm 27:4 One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.
When I think of your Mom/Dad I think of someone who enjoyed being in the presence of God, and the church was a place that offered great comfort and solace in a world of great challenge and trial.