# Event Details - **Event Name**: Grief Support Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am - **Event Description**: All are invited to join us as we learn more about grief, healing, and helping others! The Mount Vernon Church of Christ is hosting a Grief Support Workshop on April 11–12, and we would be honored if you would join us. Grief touches many lives, especially among those facing loss, illness, or the passing of loved ones. Our goal with this workshop is to provide practical guidance, encouragement, and compassionate support for people who are grieving, as well as for those who care for them. The workshop will feature guest speaker Mark Tonkery, who has many years of experience helping individuals and groups navigate grief and bereavement. Sessions will focus on understanding the grief process and learning how to support others through loss. All sessions are free and open to the public, and guests are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions. A potluck meal will also be provided after Sunday worship for those who would like to stay and visit. Saturday 4/11 10:00 am - The Grief Process 10:45 am - Part of Living is Dying 11:30 am - Lunch (On Your Own) 1:00 pm - Helping Those Who Grieve Sunday 4/12 9:30 am - Bible Class: How Five People in the Bible Dealt With Grief 10:30 am - Worship: How Did Jesus Deal with Death? All are invited to stay for a free potluck meal after worship! Mark’s Bio: Over the years, Mark T. Tonkery has been actively involved in grief counseling, leading grief support groups, and helping people cope better with grief and bereavement in the Ohio Valley. Mark was born and raised in Fairmont, West Virginia. He has been preaching since 1994 in churches in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. Mark has taught as an adjunct instructor for Ohio Valley University (OVU) from 2008 -2021. Mark has also worked with Ohio Valley Christian Youth Camp and West Virginia Christian Youth Camp. Mark graduated from OVU with an Associate and a Bachelor of Science degree in Bible in 1997. He then attended Harding Graduate School in Memphis, TN, and later Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, KY, where he graduated with a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership in 2004. Mark is married to the former Laura Keplinger from Columbus, Ohio. She is an office assistant at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio. Mark and Laura have two married daughters, Breanna and Samantha. Mark enjoys reading, fishing, gardening, and any time he can spend with his wife and daughters. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mt-vernon/grief-support-workshop/200029748374628 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, food-drinks, potluck, kentucky-derby, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 24 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Mt Vernon - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: 1200 Newark Rd, Mount Vernon, OH, United States, Ohio 43050 - **lat**: 40.3656 - **long**: -82.47978 - **full address**: 1200 Newark Rd, Mount Vernon, OH, United States, Ohio 43050, 1200 Newark Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050-4729, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Grief Support Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c5ce45a849699d786e07d1b33009cc05e342081bbefce1e28662b3125d232db4-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc283141-gmir?v=1775864226 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Grief Support Workshop being held? - **A:** Grief Support Workshop takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am at 1200 Newark Rd, Mount Vernon, OH, United States, Ohio 43050, 1200 Newark Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050-4729, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Grief Support Workshop? - **A:** Grief Support Workshop is organized by Mount Vernon Church of Christ. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Grief Support Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mt Vernon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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