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 three weeks following the conference.)

Speakers

Join the conference online or in Lynchburg, Virginia!

Conference Schedule

Friday 11:00 PM - 7:30 PM

10:00 AM — Registration Opens

11:00 AM — General Session

12:30 PM — Lunch

2:00 PM — Breakout Sessions

4:00 PM — Breakout Sessions

5:00 PM — Dinner & Fellowship

6:30 PM — General Session

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

7:00 PM — Memorial Service and Closing

Workshop Descriptions and Additional Details Coming by December 1 !

Known as the “City of Seven Hills,” Lynchburg is located in Central Virginia at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and alongside the James River.

If you plan to stay for a few days, Lynchburg is a city full of historical places to visit, an abundance of specialty restaurants, and offers a wide variety of other opportunities. There are additional amazing opportunities within just a short drive of the city.

Where can you stay? There are many Priceline hotels, AirBnB, and Vrbo options available for accommodations.

When the venue for the conference is finalized, we’ll add that information here!

Can’t join in person? Join us online!

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 online conference team 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

What can you expect at the online conference?

  • 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 a memorial service.

  • Connect with other bereaved parents.

  • Receive recordings of sessions.

“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

“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.