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.
(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 accident and subsequent death of _________ __________ this past week.
Dear ,
(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 your loved one ____________ ____________.
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).
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.
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.
