Sunday December 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm
The Wesley Chapel
United Methodist Church of the Resurrection
13720 Roe Ave
Leawood, KS 66224
In loving memory of all children who are no longer with us, The Compassionate Friends of Johnson County extends an invitation to you, your family, and friends to join us and other bereaved families around the globe for our annual Worldwide Candle Lighting.
Believed to be the largest mass candle lighting on the globe, the ceremony is held on the second Sunday in December. It 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.
The Remembrance Book, an online memorial message board, will be available at: thecompassionatefriends.org. The Remembrance Book will be open to post a message December 1st, through Friday, December 13th. Photos can be posted on National TCF’s Worldwide Candle Lighting Facebook page.
As candles are lit at 7 p.m. local time, bereaved families have gathered 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 began in the US in 1997 as a small internet observance, but has since spread worldwide.
You may bring a picture of your child, grandchild, or sibling to be displayed.
Refreshments will be served after the candlelighting program. You may bring desserts to share. Please put them in small plastic bags.
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