The Compassionate Friends is an international self-help organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved parents. We are a non-profit, non-denominational group, and there are no dues or memberships fees of any kind. We are one of over 600 chapters in the United States.
NEXT GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, March 1, 2012
at 7:00PM
Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at St. Timothy Presbyterian Church, 16700 Newburgh, on the East side of Newburgh 1/4 Mile South of Six Mile Road. Meetings are held from 7PM to 9PM. Each year there are two special meetings. A balloon launch in May, as we celebrate the life we shared with our child. Additionally, in December there is a candle lighting in recognition of this special season and the fond memories of our children.
Special Events
Bowling Fund Raiser - February 18
Day with Mitch and Alan - March 17
Worldwide Candle Lighting
At Kellogg Park
Plymouth, Michigan
The Worldwide Candle Lighting was celebrated on the second Sunday in December. Candles were lit for one hour at 7 p.m. around the world, and as candles burn down in one time zone, they are lit in the next, creating a 24-hour memorial that encircles the world. The holidays are especially difficult for families that have had a child die. This candle lighting ceremony honors them and helps their memory live on.
TCF National Conference for 2011
Some of our members attended The Compassionate Friends 34th National Conference which was held in Minneapolis, MN. Two of our members(Gail Lafferty and Kathy Rambo) were given a special reward.
Balloon Lift
Each year, our chapter has a special meeting in May. At that time, we launch balloons. Each of us attach a message to the balloon to acknowledge our child (children).
CHAPTER CO-LEADER
Kathy Rambo
CHAPTER CO-LEADER
Brenda Hernandez
CHAPTER CO-LEADER
Rhonda Temple
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Brenda Brummel
TREASURER
Rhonda Temple
Contact Phone Number: 734-778-0800
Email Kathy Rambo, Brenda Hernandez or Rhonda Temple for information regarding the group.
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TCF National Website
Visit The Compassionate Friends National website to find out about National and Regional gatherings of The Compassionate Friends, order from their Resource Catalog, find out about scheduled Chats and learn more about the organization.