2024 Program
WORLDWIDE CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY
December
8, 2024
Sponsored by:
The Eastern Jackson County (Independence)
and
South Kansas City Chapter of
The Compassionate Friends
In memory of all children who
have died, but will not be forgotten . . .
that their
light may always shine
In loving memory of all children who are no longer with us, The Compassionate Friends extends an invitation for you, your family, and friends to join us and other bereaved families around the globe for the 26th Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting.
Sunday December 8, 2024, at 7 pm
At
Walnut Gardens Community of Christ 19201 RD Mize Rd
Independence, MO
What to
bring:
1.
If
you would like a picture button, come at 6:30 pm. Bring a picture on plain
paper
2 ¼ to 2 ½ inches
2.
Also bring a picture for the memory table
3. A snack to share after the program 4. If
desired, bring a gift for a needy child in memory of your child 5.
Plus we will be having a raffle.
As
candles are lit at 7 p.m. local time, bereaved families gather to honor their
loved ones in a way that transcends all ethnic, cultural, religious and
political boundaries. Believed to be the largest mass candle lighting on the
globe, the ceremony creates a virtual 24-hour wave of light as it moves from
time zone to time zone.
Wherever you are at that time, we hope you will join us in this loving
remembrance. A memorial message board will be available that day at www.thecompassionatefriends.org.
Please allow time for sign in and find a seat before 7pm.
For
more information, e-mail phillipsplace@aol.com
In
the event of inclement weather please watch your emails and the chapter website
www.easternjacksoncountytcf.org
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