When bereaved parents gather together, special things happen.
Whether you join us online or in person, the conference will be a place where you can experience community with other bereaved parents, discover new insights to help navigate the journey of grief, and find the comfort and hope that can only truly be found in Christ. We hope you’ll join us!
Join online or in person! (All who register will receive the recording links that can be viewed for two weeks following the conference.)
Speakers
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Gary & Laura House
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Mark & Pat Roser
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Brad & Jill Sullivan
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Greg & Susan Albers
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Jim Beardsley
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Russ & Nancy Sullivan
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Dan & Kristin Naylor
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Keith & Shawnda Freer
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Erin Ketchen
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Kelly Brockman
Join the conference online or in Indianapolis, Indiana!
Conference Schedule
While we wish that we could welcome everyone in person, we know that is not realistic for some. At the online conference, you will be able to participate virtually in all of the sessions. You may also opt to join a small group that will connect via Zoom throughout the weekend, allowing you to connect with other bereaved parents face-to-face. Register below to attend in person or online.
Friday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
10:00 AM — Registration Opens
11:00 AM — General Session
12:30 PM — Lunch
1:30 PM — Breakout Sessions
3:30 PM — Breakout Sessions
5:00 PM — Dinner & Fellowship
6:30 PM — General Session
7:30 PM — Ice Cream & Fellowship
Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
9:30 AM — Doors Open / Coffee & Fellowship
10:00 AM — General Session
11:30 AM — Breakout Sessions
12:30 PM — Lunch
2:00 PM — Mini-Gatherings
4:00 PM — General Session
5:30 PM — Dinner & Fellowship
6:30 PM — Memorial Service and Closing
Detailed descriptions of general sessions and breakout sessions will be posted soon!
Location & Accommodations
There are many Priceline hotels, AirBnB, and Vrbo options available for accommodations in and near Zionsville, Indiana.
Can’t join in person? Join us online!
NEW for Fall of 2024!
In addition to viewing the live sessions, participants can opt into a small group that will meet throughout the weekend via Zoom. This will be a wonderful opportunity to get to know other bereaved parents face-to-face.
The OHAH team members shown below will be available to connect with during the conference in the chat box and they will also be facilitating the small groups throughout the conference via Zoom.
Online Conference Facilitators
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Emily Matuza
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Josh & Nicole Kingsbury
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Carol Brown
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Lisa Thacker
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Karen McGrath
Join the conference online!
Enjoy four general sessions.
Choose three breakout sessions.
Opt to join a small group via Zoom during the conference.
Participate in a mini-gathering via Zoom.
Attend the memorial service.
Connect with other bereaved parents.
Receive recordings of sessions
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What Participants Are Saying
“This conference helped me with the grieving process I am currently in with the loss of my son, James. I really enjoyed it and I can hardly wait for the next conference.” — Michelle, James’ Mom
“We are so refreshed from the encouraging words of wisdom shared both by those in the trenches of grief alongside us, and those further along in their own grief journeys. To be surrounded by so many faithfully rooted "grief mentors" was to feel the Father's love; oh how He loves us and goes before us. As a bereaved mom who is also a trained perinatal family loss advisor, this conference was significant for my own grief work, 5 years out from our daughter's heavenly birthday. We sorrow with deeper hope and praise Jesus in a new light as He used Our Hearts are Home to speak eternal truth and life to our weary hearts during the Spring 2024 Conference.” — Katalina’s Parents
“We lost our son only 3 months before attending this conference. I thought it would be impossible to go but we did it and it changed everything for us. The amount of hope and peace we felt when we left the conference was priceless. Please take a leap of faith and come to a conference Jesus desires to heal your pain and this is a great stepping stone to that.” — Madison, Colson’s Mom
“Even at seven years into grief with the traumatic loss of our daughter and volunteering in grief support since then, spending time with other bereaved parents is always helpful, informative and encouraging. I highly recommend their conferences, even online.” — Linda D.
“I attended this grief conference after losing my son to a tragic accident in 2016. He was an adult and the glue in relationships in our family, as we discovered. Its informal, down-home feel and honest sharing was refreshing. The Lord is at the center of the messages.” — Witt’s Mom
“The conference was so helpful to me as a bereaved mom. I was encouraged by the stories and transparency of the conference leaders and speakers in how they have moved from surviving to thriving in spite of dealing with their tragic circumstances.” — Marlene R.
OHAH facilitators are not trained grief counselors but are simply bereaved parents and fellow journeyers who are navigating the difficult path of child loss. Participating in an OHAH event should not be viewed in any way as a substitute for professional counseling.