When bereaved parents gather together, special things happen.

At the conference, you’ll 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!

There is NO COST to attend the conference.

Attend in Lynchburg, Virginia or Online

Schedule

Friday, April 16 — 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM

8:30 AM — Registration Opens

9:30 AM — General Session

11:30 PM — Lunch

1:00 PM — Breakout Sessions

2:30 PM — Breakout Sessions

4:30 PM — Dinner & Fellowship

6:00 PM — General Session

Saturday, October 17 — 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

9:00 AM — Doors Open / Coffee & Fellowship

9:30 AM — General Session

11:00 AM — Breakout Sessions

12:00 PM — Lunch

1:30 PM — Mini-Gatherings

3:00 — Breakout Sessions

4:30 PM — General Session

5:30 PM — Memorial Service and Closing

6 PM — Dinner & Fellowship (optional)

Thoughts from a few past attendees …

“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

“It is most encouraging to be among other parents who feel the same loss that you are experiencing. You can laugh together as well as cry together and it is ok!”— Janice B.

“Please come! You will feel seen and acknowledged in your pain. You will be able to connect with others who understand.” — Michael Atha

“This event can be attended as a single parent and not held to attending as a couple. A lot of husbands/wives are silent grievers. Don’t be held back because you are afraid to attend alone. You won’t be disappointed!” — Grace Anne’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.

“. . . encouragement for the greatest loss of my life, to see other parents who have lost children serving others.” —Kent’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.