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Bereavement Cafe

Sharing your grief journey

St Barnabas House Bereavement Cafe

St Barnabas House Chaplaincy volunteers welcome you to a safe space where those navigating the complex world of bereavement can come together to connect, share and talk over a coffee.

We recognise that grief touches us all uniquely. In these meetings, you’ll have space to share stories and forge friendships, helping each other to find comfort and hope.

About the event

Free to attend
Open to anyone at any point of their bereavement journey
Group takes place in Rustington
Drop-in as regularly as you like
No booking required, you can just turn up on the day. We look forward to seeing you there.

Event details

Where: Samuel Wickens Centre, Waitrose car park, Rustington (parking is free for two hours).

When: Fridays, every fortnight at 10.30 to 12.00

Upcoming dates:
8 May 2026
22 May 2026
5 June 2025
19 June 2026
3 July 2026
17 July 2026

Refreshments are provided.

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