Dear Name,
(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).
Sympathy Letters
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.
Church Memorial Gift Thank You Letter
Dear ,
Often when we lose a loved one, we seek for ways to feel close to that person or for ways to honor their memory. Through your recent memorial gift in the name of Jane Doe, you have both honored her memory and blessed the church.
Resolution of Death (Suicide)
To the family of:
At such a time as this, we, the members of First Christian Church would like to extend our heart felt sympathy to you, the family.
Sympathy Letter – From Newspaper
Dear
I recently read of your loss in the local paper. Please accept my sympathy and that of our church as you go through this time of personal loss and grief.
God is rich in grace and mercy and he wants us to allow him room in our hearts to heal the loss that you now feel so deeply feel. As Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount,
Sympathy Letter on Death of Pastor from Other Church
Dear
On behalf of the community of believers here at (NAME OF CHURCH), I wanted to send our deepest condolences and assurance of prayers during this very difficult time.