WORLDWIDE CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Sunday December 10, 2023 at 6:30 pm
The Wesley Chapel
United Methodist Church of the Resurrection
13720 Roe Ave
Leawood, KS 66224
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.
Check back for the link to live stream the candlelighting.
The Remembrance Book, an online memorial message board, will be available at: thecompassionatefriends.org.
The Remembrance Book will be open to post a message Sunday, December 1st, through Monday, December 9th. Photos can be posted on our Worldwide Candle Lighting Facebook page.
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 annual Worldwide Candle Lighting.
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. Participants will say their loved one’s name and light a candle.
The Worldwide Candle Lighting started in the US in 1997 as a small internet observance, but has since spread throughout the world
Please bring a picture of your child, grandchild or sibling to be displayed.
Refreshments will be served after the candle lighting program. You may bring something to share.
Sponsored by:
The Johnson County Chapter of The Compassionate Friends
In memory of all children who have died, but will not be forgotten . . .
that their light may always shine
To join Online:
Join the condle lighting online.