Bulteok: Sacred Holding Space for Grief

Leader: Sunghee Han
Demographic Majority: ·Open to all navigating loss and grief, Caregivers and spiritual care seekers, adult learners who are seeking Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
Language: English / Korean / Kenyan
Location: Currently in progress (Space provision supported by the New Church Worshiping Community - NCWC)

Whether you are navigating moments of loss and grief, seeking profound spiritual direction, or engaging in the transformative work of clinical spiritual education, you do not have to hold your breath alone. In the rhythm of the Jeju Haenyeo, the ocean’s depths hold both profound beauty and staggering cold. Grief often pulls us into similarly freezing, isolating waters. At Bulteok, we do not expect you to hold your breath alone or navigate the darkness without an anchor. Deeply inspired by the pioneering communal care models of the original Grief House in Portland, OR, and Decatur, GA, we offer a sacred fire—a holding space where the ache of loss is met with the warmth of shared presence. Here, we gather to catch our breath, share our burdens, and trust that surviving the depths is not a solitary endeavor, but a grace we sustain together.