TCF-Pittsburgh Chapter usually meets on the last Sunday of the month, with exceptions for certain holidays and special annual events.
31st Annual
Candlelight Remembrance Service
Sunday, December 8,
2019 from 2:30 – 5:00 PM
At Bower Hill Community Church
The Pittsburgh Chapter of The Compassionate Friends is part
of an international organization that remembers our deceased children,
siblings, and grandchildren in a special way on the second Sunday of every
December. Our remembrance will take
place on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at
2:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of Bower Hill Community Church. During our Candlelight Memorial Service, our
members will honor their loved ones through song, poetry, and readings. Members
will also receive candles to light as they approach the microphone and share
the name(s) of their loved one(s). The
service will be followed by a catered meal in Fellowship Hall. Each year, the day comes to a close with the
burning of a candle from 7 – 8 p.m. in our homes to add light to the 24-hour,
worldwide recognition of life and love that never dies.
We invite our members to bring an ornament in remembrance of
their loved one(s) to decorate the tree that will adorn the sanctuary during
the candlelight service and/or a favorite dessert to share at the meal
following the service. Members are also
invited to bring a picture of their loved one(s) to display during our luncheon.
We recognize that the holidays can be a difficult time for
families who have experienced a loss like ours.
Times that were once filled with excitement and joy may now be filled
with anxiety, sadness, and trepidation.
At TCF, we understand these emotions better than most, and it is our
hope that our candlelight service and luncheon will give you an opportunity to
express your feelings of loss and longing, share a meal with family and
friends, and help you experience some moments of peace with those who best
understand what you are going through.
***When you attend a meeting for the first time, please arrive at 1:30 p.m. so that we can greet you and get the necessary information from you in order to become a member of TCF-Pittsburgh Chapter.***
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