The Rome Chapter of The Compassionate Friends will host its annual Worldwide Candlelight Remembrance Event on Saturday, December 14, at Life Church of Rome, offering a space for families and friends to honor and remember children who have gone too soon.
Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by the candlelight program at 6:45 p.m. Attendees are also welcome to join the chapter’s regular monthly support meeting held earlier that evening at 6:00 p.m. at the same location.
This heartfelt event is part of a global tradition that brings together families and communities each year on the second Sunday in December, a date officially designated by President Bill Clinton as National Children’s Memorial Day. Beginning at 7 p.m. local time, candles are lit in homes, churches, and gathering places around the world, creating a continuous 24-hour wave of light and remembrance that travels across time zones.
Organizers say the event provides comfort and connection for those grieving the loss of a child, helping them know they are not alone.
Community members are encouraged to attend and take part in this meaningful evening of remembrance, reflection, and hope.
For more information about the Rome Chapter of The Compassionate Friends or the Candlelight Remembrance Event, visit https://www.compassionatefriends.org/ or call Email Sandra Stinson at [email protected]
