Tyndale Centre for

Grief and Loss

Our Commitment

To accompany those who mourn as well as to be a resource for the church, professionals and the general public.

Serve the Community

Accompany the broken-hearted
Assist mourners
Affirm and validate unique grief journey
Actively engage with their grief

Support Groups and Events

8 Week Online Grief Support Group
Seminars, Support Groups, and Events

Network and Train

Grief support group resources for churches
Facilitator training with support and resources
A variety of venues, educational workshops and seminars
A network with Tyndale's Open Learning Centres and the Thanatology Program

The Tyndale Centre for Grief and Loss is an independent Centre at Tyndale University and thus relies on its own partners and donors for support. We invite you to partner with us.

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Death, Dying and Grief Certificate

This certificate will facilitate your understanding of the grief process, giving you resources and developing tech quests that will enable a positive approach to engaging with those in the grieving process.

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Lois Letcher

Coordinator, Tyndale Centre for Grief and Loss

lletcher@tyndale.ca

Lois' professional journey spans two decades in post-secondary leadership, serving at the University of New Brunswick, where she completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Her career was driven by a passion for education and the development of strategic initiatives. She held several roles at UNB, including Assistant Dean of Students. She took early retirement to become a dedicated caregiver for her husband until his passing. This profound experience led her to pursue a Master of Divinity in Thanatology.

Lois became the Coordinator in August 2025, after serving as the financial liaison under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Keith Taylor. She is a member of ADEC (Association for Death Education and Counseling) and a Certified Grief Educator. She recently led an Ontario-based initiative for the Hospice Foundation of America on end-of-life care planning. Lois is looking forward to the Centre continuing to play a key role in shaping Canadian faith-based bereavement care.