2009 Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting Services - Mississippi
Communities across the globe will be joining in The Compassionate Friends 13th Worldwide Candle Lighting on December 13, 2009.
You are invited to provide us information about your Worldwide Candle Lighting event for posting so people in your area will know of your service and be able to attend. Please complete the Worldwide Candle Lighting Information Form. Note: we reserve the right to edit all submissions.
IMPORTANT: If you attempt to submit your candle lighting service and we do not contact you or your service is not listed within 24 hours, please contact Joan@compassionatefriends.org.
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Columbia – Columbia Chapter of The Compassionate Friends
Date & Time: December 13, 2009 7:00 PM
Location: TCF gazebo in City Park, off of Park Ave (behind library), Columbia, MS
Highlights: Special music, reading of new members child's name on paver.
Bring: What they think they need to help them.
Special Events (after): Sharing moments.
Contact: Dottie McAllister
Telephone: 601-441-1164
Hattiesburg – Southeast Mississippi Chapter of The Compassionate Friends
Date & Time: December 13, 2009 7:00 PM
Location: Hattiesburg Zoo, 107 South 17th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS
Highlights: Readings of poems, special music, and reading of children's names.
Bring: Pictures or remembrances and tissues.
Special Events (before): Sharing time.
Special Events (after): Sharing time.
Additional: We will meet at the pavilion by the playground.
Contact: Candice Cooley
Telephone: 601-394-9003 Email: tcc5@tds.net
Monticello – SW Mississippi Chapter of The Compassionate Friends
Date & Time: December 13, 2009 7:00 PM
Location: 435 Henry Smith Rd, Monticello, MS
Highlights: Poems, music, and reading of children's names.
Bring: Picture or remembrance, refreshments, and lawn chair.
Special Events (before): We will meet at 5:00 PM for refreshments and socializing and then have candle light ceremony at 7:00 PM.
Contact: Donna Williamson
Telephone: 601-757-5425 Email: Bosslady39654@aol.com
Tupelo – NE Mississippi Chapter of The Compassionate Friends
Date & Time: December 13, 2009 7:30 PM
Location: First Baptist Church (fellowship hall), 300 North Church St, Tupelo, MS
Highlights: Testimonies, readings, and readings of children's names.
Bring: Please bring a framed picture or remembrance of your child or grandchild.
Special Events (after): Refreshments and time for sharing.
Contact: Rev. Dave Jensen
Telephone: 662-842-1327 Email: burlydave@bellsouth.net