An interfaith support group for separated, divorced, widowed and single adults in the Greater Boston Area.  We meet 52 weeks a year.

Updated 7/2/2009
 Please Note a BIG CHANGE in 2009... Click here for details.

February marked 19 years of New Beginnings in Wellesley Hills!

An Expanded View of Grieving

What is New Beginnings?

New Beginnings is an interfaith singles support group dedicated to helping members heal and grow through loss. We offer support groups for separated, divorced, widowed and single adults in the Greater Boston area 52 weeks a year.

New Beginnings was established in 1990 at the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church.

Meetings are held every Thursday evening, 52 weeks of the year from 5:30 - 9:00 PM.

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New Beginnings Offers:

  • A safe, supportive haven where single adults can experience healing and growth.
  • A warm, caring family of people who have had losses in their lives or are in transition.
  • A self-help environment, in contrast with one facilitated by professionals and lay persons.
  • A focus on issues that single adults face in four key areas of life — emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual.
  • A place where single adults are valued, appreciated and unconditionally accepted.
  • A place where shared concerns or emotions are confidential and safe.

What Are Meetings Like?:

The Wellesley Hills New Beginnings group meets every Thursday evening, including holidays, at the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church. (Click here for directions.) Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m.

People come to New Beginnings for many reasons. But they all agree that being part of this group has helped them overcome the fears associated with loss, helping them to develop a positive outlook, feel good about themselves, and move on with their lives.

Meetings include:

  • Support groups.
  • Professional Speakers
  • Discussion Groups, including book discussions.
  • Dinner (bring your own).  Light refreshments and conversation.
  • Pot luck suppers and dessert nights.
  • Periodic special events.
  • Social Activities

Typical Meeting :

5:30 - 6:45   Coffee, dinner and friendship
6:15 - 6:45   Newcomer Orientation
6:45 - 7:00   Announcements
7:00 - 8:00   Support/discussion groups
8:05 - 9:10   Speaker/special event
9:10             Closing circle

New Beginnings has provided support to over 4,500 individuals since its inception. We focus on emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical needs of singles.

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Do these thoughts sound familiar?

If you feel alone and you are trying to cope with the emotions of loss or grief, then New Beginnings could be for you.

Come Join Us!