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Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

Pastoral and Community Care

The Center for Spiritual and Religious Life offers compassionate support for those experiencing grief and loss through GriefNet Support Network (GriefNet) and one-on-one pastoral care. We provide space for healing, reflection, and connection within the campus community.

Pastoral connection

About GriefNet

The GriefNet Support Network (GriefNet) offers a safe, nonjudgmental space to navigate loss, whether recent or long past. Participants are guided to integrate grief into life and find healing at their own pace. Sharing is always optional, and while spiritual resources may be explored, the group welcomes all regardless of faith or belief. This support network neither assumes participants are a part of any faith tradition nor will it advocate for any particular beliefs or practices.

GriefNet

  • Who Can Attend

    GriefNet offers separate support groups for students and for faculty and staff, each providing a safe, no-cost space to process loss. All are welcome.

  • Grief Group Schedule
    Groups are facilitated by a Certified Grief Support Specialist/ Certified Grief Educator.
     
    Fall 2025 Sessions:
    Mondays, 5:00 - 5:50 PM
    September 15 - December 1
     
    Spring 2026 Sessions:
    Mondays, 5:00 - 5:50 PM
    January 5 - April 20
    (No meetings January 19 or March 9)
     

Contact

For meeting details or to join, email religiouslife@vanderbilt.edu.

To speak individually with someone about your grief or to request a one-on-one appointment, contact the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life.

Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

Delphi House
308 West Side Row
Nashville, TN 37203
religiouslife@vanderbilt.edu

Campus Mail
PMB 406311

Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.