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.)
Conference Team
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Leonard & Amy Bailey
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Hal & Elizabeth Barge
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Jim & Lawrie Beardsley
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Scott & Rachel Beasley
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Carol Brown
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Greg & Cathy Buffkin
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Cynthia Cox
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Jeff & Brianna Dickson
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Bob & Sharon Glazebrook
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Chuck & Laura Holmes
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Gary & Laura House
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Josh & Nicole Kingsbury
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Michael & Christina LaFleur
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Jenny Leavitt
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Billy & Julie Melton
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Blake & Jennifer Mullinax
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Ernie & Karen Richards
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Scott & Cindy Shufflebarger
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Rob & Pam Stalets
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Tom & Heather Sniyr
Join the conference online or in Lynchburg, Virginia!
Conference Schedule
Friday 11:00 AM - 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 Sessions
11:30 AM — Breakout Sessions
12:30 PM — Lunch
2:00 PM — Mini-Gatherings
3:30 — Breakout Sessions
5:00 PM — General Session
5:30 PM — Dinner & Fellowship
7:00 PM — Memorial Service and Closing
Location:
Calvary Baptist Church 20957 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, VA 24502
Accommodations:
There are many Priceline hotels, AirBnB, and Vrbo options available for accommodations.
If you have questions or need help locating accommodations, please email Laura@ourheartsarehome.org
Travel:
There are three airport possibilities and sometimes the rates vary widely. Also, Amtrak comes to Lynchburg.
Lynchburg Regional Airport - (local)
Roanoke - Blacksburg Regional Airport (~1 hour)
Charlottesville - Albemarle Airport (~1.5 hours)
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.
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
“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.