CHAPEL HILL AREA CHAPTER

of North Carolina

The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive.

We are a national nonprofit, self-help organization with almost 600 local chapters.

The Chapel Hill Area Chapter of The Compassionate Friends meets at 7:00-8:30 PM on the third Monday of every month.

Location: Evergreen United Methodist Church, 11098 N US 15-501 Hwy, Chapel Hill - Just south of Mann's Chapel Road

Our next meetings will be December 15, 2008 and January 19, 2009.

Our meetings are open to all family members who are grieving the death of a child.
There is no religious affiliation and no dues or fees. There are a free chapter lending library and a free bi-monthly newsletter. We want everyone to feel comfortable so feel free to bring a supportive family member or friend with you.

 

Worldwide Candlelighting on December 14th at the Doris Duke Center in Duke Gardens.

Durham - Chapel Hill Area Chapter of The Compassionate Friends
Date & Time: December 14 , 2008 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: Doris Duke Center , Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St., Durham, NC - Look for the large building on your right after you enter the garden from Anderson Street between Erwin Road and Campus Drive.
Highlights : Live music, poetry readings, and reading of children's names - you are welcome to bring your own poem or short prose selection to share.
Bring: Framed photographs and other small remembrances. We will provide a votive candle to place on the table in front of your loved one's picture and a candle for the World Wide event.
Special Events (before): Sharing time, photographs, child's name before candle lighting 6:30 - 7:00 PM.
Special Events (after): Members will provide desserts; we'll have time to socialize, and make new connections with area parents and siblings.
Additional: All parents who've lost a child, brothers, and sisters who have lost a sibling are welcome.
Contact: Pat Radack
Telephone: 919-309-0826 Email: Pat.Radack@prucarolinas.com

 

 

 

We offer a safe place for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings to meet and talk freely about your child and your grief issues. No one is required to speak, but non-judgmental listening is expected.

For more information about our chapter, contact Bonnie - 919-595-1010

For more information about The Compassionate Friends, visit TCF's national Web site at www.compassionatefriends.org

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