The Loss of Spouse Sanctuary (L.O.S.S.) is a compassionate community dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced the profound loss of a spouse. Located in St. Joseph, Missouri, L.O.S.S. offers a Christ-centered environment where widows and widowers can find solace, understanding, and rejuvenation.
"Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who comforts us in all our troubles,
so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows." (NIV)
assist participants to help themselves, and each other, deal productively with the
many changes resulting from the death of a spouse.
And even the U.S. Surgeon General has recognized that social connection is
important to good health.
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who share a similar life experience - the loss of a spouse to death.
Sit-Together Study – The Art Of Disagreeing
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About Our Organization
Events & Gatherings
L.O.S.S. organizes various events aimed at helping members connect, socialize and have fun together. We also host regular social gatherings such as game nights, karaoke nights, movie nights, and social mixers where members can enjoy activities in a relaxed and understanding environment. These events are designed to foster a sense of community and provide a break from the challenges of grieving.
Become A Member
Becoming a Widow or Widower puts you in a spot you never wanted to occupy. Some call it the “Club” they never wanted to join. Membership in L.O.S.S. is meant to help take some of the sting out of the journey through grief which begins at the loss of a spouse. L.O.S.S. is the “Club” that can help a grieving spouse face the future head-on.
L.O.S.S.
On December 8, 2021, I experienced a pain like I had never experienced before when I lost my wife, Kathy. We had just celebrated 36 years of marriage together. The following March found me in a deep grief and praying to God to help lead me through this journey of grief. I didn’t realize that God had a plan, on the order of his promise of Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”I was introduced to a local grief program where I devoted my time to the class and the workbook that was provided.
Later that summer, I got an idea to host a Widow and Widower picnic. Kathy and I have been blessed with a large piece of land which includes a large home and office building and I felt this was a perfect location for the picnic. The picnic was a success and the dream God had given me of creating a retreat for Widows and Widowers was born. These dreams included picnics, Holiday dinners, game nights, bonfires, Bible studies, and other events to host any Widow or Widower. Meanwhile, I have since been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and am on hospice.
Thanks to my family and friends that share my vision, L.O.S.S. is moving along at great speed. Your prayers and donations are much needed as the ministry grows. God willing, we can all see my vision of L.O.S.S. become a reality and help other Widows and Widowers along the lonely journey of adapting to being without their spouse.
~ Joe Tracy, Founder of L.O.S.S.
Donation To L.O.S.S.
Make a donation to support L.O.S.S. and provide support for those grieving their spouse. You may select from the amounts listed or you may choose a custom amount.
Donors can deduct contributions they make to L.O.S.S. under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code, because L.O.S.S. is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code. Donors should consult their tax advisors for advice on the tax impact of donations specific to their tax status.
