Though often avoided in discussions, grief and loss are often present in our minds and bodies. They inform our actions, shape our relationships, and construct parts of life. How can we view different kinds of grief and loss as presences with which to live rather than obstacles to try and avoid? How can we be present to grief and loss in the lives others? A special “Thank You” to Janet Travis for generously bidding on the “Choose a Sermon Topic” item at the Feb., 2026 Fellowship Auction, and for choosing this important topic.