Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on Saturday, Dec. 5, for the 2015 Candlelight Service, 
an annual tradition of the Atlanta Chapter of The Compassionate Friends.

The program begins at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the First Christian Church of Atlanta, 
and will be followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall.

Special Music by Gene Watson

and 

Candace Walker 
 
 

Parent Speakers - Bryan and Julette Carter

Comfort on the Journey of Grief

Nine short years ago, on a wet spring Sunday morning, we lost our son Julian in an automobile accident.  Our years since then have been a roller coaster ride filled with valleys of despair and mountains of hope.  We’ve learned that GRIEF is the most challenging experience for parents and siblings.  GRIEF journeys into the depths of one’s being; it challenges the meaning of normalcy.  Life becomes a clouded dream, but hope peers through cracks and crevices to help us forge on to find peace and comfort to face the days of tears boldly.  We CAN live again, just with some alterations to the mechanics of the roller coaster we call life. 
 
 
 
 
 

Sibling Speaker - April Cain O'Neal

Lessons from Grief: Surviving the First 12 Months 

The grief journey can be especially excruciating during the first year. For the newly bereaved, emotions are raw coupled sometimes with shock and disbelief. Sibling grief has its own unique characteristics, bringing a wave of unfamiliar feelings and responsibilities. You’re now faced with the awareness and courage to accept that someone you expected to live beyond your parents is now gone. Learn the lessons and triumphs from loss that will hopefully help you heal and move forward.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Remembrance Centerpieces/Poinsettias 

We are offering a beautiful remembrance centerpiece (birdfeeder) this year. 

$30.00 each
 

 

Centerpiece with Child's Name on included
 
 

A second option is a live poinsettia.

 
 
 

Our Children - Siblings - Grandchildren Remembered
Sponsors of our Annual Candle Lighting
 

In Memory of Charles Olin Bradford
 
 

In Memory of Dan Bryl and his daughter Jessica Bryl
 
 

In Memory of Jazmin Alyssa Burgess
 
 

In Memory of Jonathan Carter
 
 

In Memory of Julian Carter
 
 

In Memory of Jennifer Dailey
 
 

In Memory of Joshua Todd Davis
 

In Memory of Meseret Debru
 

In Memory of Jessica Dodge
 

In Memory of Micki Henderson
 

In Memory of Gabriel Elijah Hinton
 
 

In Memory of Christopher Hobbs
 
 

In Memory of David Hoegler
 
 

In Memory of Brendon Hope
 
 

In Memory of Derrick M. Kelly
 
 

In Memory of Benjamin Lara
 
 

In Memory of Michael W. Mann
 
 

In Memory of Steven Ray Myers
 
 

In Memory of Justin Morgan
 
 

In Memory of Lynn Paschall
 

In Memory of Robert D. Parsons
 
 

In Memory of Curtis Pinckney
 
 

In Memory of Herbert Shaw, Jr. 
 
 

In Memory of Edward C. Tatum II
 
 

In Memory of Imani Thompson-Twine
 

David Joseph Underwood
 
 

In Memory of Aaron Wilkins
 
 
 
 
 
 

To sponsor a centerpiece/poinsettia go to the following order form:

http://www.tcfatlanta.org/2015CenterpieceOrderForm.doc

http://www.tcfatlanta.org/2015CenterpieceOrderForm.pdf
 

Or order online at: 

http://www.tcfatlanta.org/centerpiecedonationdataform.html

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