 Boise Death Café - January 2026 Gathering
Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MT Collister Branch Boise Public Library, 4724 W State St, Boise, ID 83703 Curious about death? Join the Death Café Boise for their January gathering! The Death Café is a unique opportunity to engage in an open, respectful conversation about death in a comfortable, informal setting. Facilitators will guide the process. Come join the conversation and please bring your curiosity, your interest, your experiences, and an open mind and join us at the library for the first Death Cafe of 2026. The Death Café provides an opportunity for an open conversation about death. Facilitators will guide the process, but this is YOUR conversation! Whether you come with questions, stories, or simply curiosity, all are welcome. At a Death Café, people gather to enjoy snacks and talk openly about death, with the goal of increasing awareness and helping us live our lives more fully. This is not a grief support session but a space for thoughtful, no-pressure discussions about death. Join the conversation, and please bring your curiosity, interest, and experiences. It is FREE to attend – no registration required. For more info on the international Death Cafe movement, visit www.deathcafe.com To learn more or for specific questions for the facilitators of this event in Boise, email [email protected]  Connection Is the Cure's STAY 2026 – Mental Wellness Rally
January 28, 2026, from 5:30–9:00 PM MT JUMP Downtown Boise - 1000 West Myrtle Street, Boise, ID 83702 Connection Is the Cure is hosting its annual STAY 2026 Mental Wellness Rally—a powerful, community-centered evening focused on connection, hope, and healing. This inspiring event will feature: Olympic Bronze Medalists Stephanie Rovetti & Nicole Heavirland (Paris 2024 – USA Women’s Rugby Team), featured speaker Maddux Madsen, Boise State Quarterback, & live music by Almost Famous. Attendees can also explore: - Resource booths - Practical mental wellness workshops - Grounding stations STAY 2026 is an unforgettable evening designed to strengthen community connections, increase mental health awareness, and remind us that connection truly is the cure. This is a FREE event, but registration is required. Learn more and register here: www.connectionisthecureidaho.org  Compassionate Conversations FREE Online Event
January 19–25, 2026 — no cost to attend Over Abundance Of Light presents Compassionate Conversations — a heartfelt series of expert-led talks designed to support and guide anyone navigating grief, loss, and healing. Featuring inspiring voices including authors, grief specialists, coaches, and advocates sharing wisdom on topics like emotional honesty, resilience, mindfulness, and finding meaning after loss. From creative expression and brain health to spiritual reflection and supportive care, this event brings connection, compassion, and community to those seeking solace and understanding. Each day of the summit, participants will receive heartfelt conversations with grief and healing experts who share practical tools, comforting stories, and gentle encouragement to support navigating loss and life’s changes. These compassionate discussions are designed to help attendees find peace, purpose, and hope, wherever they may be on their healing journey. Hosted by Dawn Vonsenden of Over Abundance of Light, this free event offers meaningful connection, wisdom, and support—delivered straight to your inbox. Compassionate Conversations invites you to be part of a meaningful journey — because healing happens through connection. Learn more about host Dawn at www.overabundanceoflight.com Sign up at https://overabundanceoflight.com/cc-optin/  Kids2Kids Grief Support Night – January Gathering in Twin Falls
January 16, 2026 from 6:30–8:30 PM MT (Registration check-in at 6:15 PM) BKG Grief Center: 459 Shoup Ave, Twin Falls, ID 83301 Because Kids Grieve invites families to a no-cost Kids2Kids grief support evening in January, offering a compassionate space where children and caregivers can learn they are not alone. This month’s theme, Surprise, Shock, Denial, will be explored through age-appropriate activities and guided conversation designed to support children and teens in their grief. The January meeting will take place on January 16, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM at the BKG Grief Center in Twin Falls, ID, with registration check-in beginning at 6:15 PM. The evening includes dinner, children and teen breakout groups for ages 5–17, and a separate guardian/parent breakout group, all centered on connection, education, and support. Register: www.becausekidsgrieve.org/south-central-region/ 📧 Questions: [email protected] 1/4/2026 BRAVEher 2026: Story in Bloom - 7th Annual Bereaved Mothers Conference - May 2-3, 2026Read Now  BRAVEher 2026: Story in Bloom - 7th Annual Bereaved Mothers Conference
💗 Bereaved Together — Braving Grief & Healing Together💗 May 2–3, 2026 Registration is officially open for the BRAVEher 2026: Story in Bloom - 7th Annual Bereaved Mothers Conference, hosted by Bereaved Together. Taking place May 2–3, 2026, this sacred weekend was created for bereaved mothers walking the tender path of love and loss. The conference will be held on May 2nd at Fox River Christian Church North in Waukesha, WI, and on May 3rd at Terrace 167 in Richfield, WI, offering space across two days for comfort, connection, remembrance, and gentle healing in community. For the mom finding her footing again. For the mom whose grief is still raw. For the mom who simply needs space to breathe, rest, and be held in community. Story in Bloom invites mothers to honor the pages of their lives — written in love, loss, and BRAVE becoming. What to Expect: 🕊️ Comfort through worship, reflection, and remembrance 🤍 Connection with mothers who understand without needing words 🌿 Encouragement from faith-filled speakers, BRAVE storytellers, and gentle workshops 🌸 Pampering & peace through quiet spaces, care, and God’s presence woven throughout 🌼 Attend one day or both — each day stands on its own or flows together as a weekend of renewal and hope. If there’s a quiet nudge in your heart whispering, “I need this,” this is your invitation to say yes. 🌷Rest. Remember. Bloom again. 🌷 Learn more & register: www.bereavedtogether.org/braveher2026  Highmark Carking Place Grief Talk: What Is a Death Doula? Holding Space for Life’s Final Chapter.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 2:00–3:30 PM ET Live on Zoom • NO COST • FREE CEUs available The Grief Talks webinar series from Highmark Caring Place returns with an important and compassionate conversation: “What Is a Death Doula? Holding Space for Life’s Final Chapter.” This webinar will highlight the experience and expertise of Beth Montgomery, Certified Death Doula, and explore how death doulas walk alongside individuals and families at the end of life. Participants will learn how death doulas help transform fear into connection, offer presence and practical support, and care for both the dying and the living through one of life’s most universal experiences. Attendees will leave with insights, practices, and resources that can shift how we think about — and show up for — death, dying, and grief. Please share with colleagues, caregivers, clinicians, and anyone interested in end-of-life care and grief support. Register & learn more: https://bit.ly/deathdoula26  Good Grief Boise's Annual Memory Share
Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM MT PEER Wellness Center 8515 W. Overland Rd. Boise, Idaho Please join the Good Grief Boise community in creating a special time together to honor loved ones and bring their legacies with us into the new year. You are invited to share your stories, pictures, and mementos with others in an uplifting space. There will be time for everyone to share about their loved ones. Refreshments will be served. Feel free to bring a light refreshment dish to share with others if you choose. This event is family-friendly and FREE! There will be a special activity for children to participate in. Contact the group facilitators Angelina and Amanda via email with inquiries: [email protected]  Potter Funeral Chapel Grief Support Group
2nd Wednesday of Every Month from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT Next meeting: January 14, 2026 Potter Funeral Chapel — 228 E Main St., Emmett, ID 83617 If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one, you don’t have to walk that road alone. Potter Funeral Chapel is hosting Emmett’s first FREE monthly grief support group, created to offer connection, understanding, and a compassionate space for healing. Adults who have experienced the death of a loved one are welcome to attend— whether recent or years ago. No hospice or funeral affiliation required. All are welcome. Topics rotate monthly based on group needs, including: January: Spirituality & Grief February: Gratitude in Grief March: Rituals & Memorials April: Finding Our Way May: Bill of Rights June: Exploring Secondary Loss Whether you want to talk, listen, learn, or simply sit with others who understand, you’ll be met with care. If this season feels heavy, tender, or overwhelming, you don’t have to carry it alone. Support is here for you. Call Liz for more info at 208-452-2672 or visit www.potterchapel.com Related New Story: www.tinyurl.com/EmmettGriefGroup  12th Annual Northwest Conference on Childhood Grief
February 25, 2026 Save on registration for the 2026 Northwest Conference on Childhood Grief before the year ends. Early bird pricing is available for a limited time for the 12th annual NWCCG. Join Safe Crossings Foundation and Journey Grief Support Program on February 25, 2026, for a full day of learning, connection, and practical insight for professionals supporting grieving children and teens. Early Bird Registration Now Open! Register by December 31, 2025, to receive early bird pricing. Register today at https://safe-crossings-foundation.ce-go.com/nwccg2026  Kevin’s Song 9th Annual Conference on Suicide: Creating and Supporting Lives Worth Living
January 23–25, 2025 St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, MI From Jan 23–25th, leaders, clinicians, educators, survivors, and community members will gather at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, MI to explore what it truly means to build and support lives worth living. This three-day summit will: Bring insight into suicide prevention, awareness, and risk mitigation, encourage collective responsibility for community well-being, ask powerful questions about purpose, hope, and connection, and highlight the importance of supporting the living, not just remembering those we’ve lost. Come together to break barriers, build prevention pathways, and inspire a compassionate culture where every person has a life worth living. Register at: www.Kevinssong.org/annual-conference-on-suicide-2025 A Night to Illuminate Grief - Winter Solstice Gathering
December 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM MT In-person at the Unity Spiritual Center in Denver, CO & on global livestream via YouTube. Those unable to attend live are invited to light a candle wherever they are at 7:00 PM MT as part of the collective ritual. On the longest night of the year, people around the world are invited to pause—together. All Are Welcome. Feel free to bring a candle to the streaming event to participate in the candlelit remembrance ceremony! A Night to Illuminate Grief is a FREE, global gathering honoring all forms of grief and loss. This includes not only death, but also the loss of safety, relationships, identity, health, community, dreams, and hope. We are living in a time of profound collective grief. Much of it goes unspoken and unsupported, often turning into isolation, anger, or division. This evening creates space for something different: witnessing, connection, and shared humanity. Across the globe, participants will light candles, name their losses, listen to readings from diverse cultural and spiritual traditions, and stand in solidarity—reminding one another: You are not alone. Your grief matters. You belong. The winter solstice—the darkest night of the year—has long been a time of reflection and ritual. On this night, both darkness and light are held together, honoring grief while making room for integration, resilience, and hope. Hosted by LIGHT Movement, whose mission is to create a world where no one grieves alone, this gathering is open to people of all backgrounds and all types of grief. Come as you are. Bring your grief, your memories, your questions—or simply your presence. What to Expect: - Candle-lighting ritual - Naming and honoring losses - Readings from diverse traditions - Moments of reflection and connection - A shared global pause To learn more, follow @lightmvmt on Instagram or visit www.lightmvmt.com  The Far North Retreats Nine Week Closed Homicide Survivor Support Group
First Zoom session - January 30, 2026, from 4:30–5:30 PM PST Online via Zoom (link provided after registration) The Far North Retreats is now enrolling for their next closed support group for homicide survivors is beginning in late January. This nine-week journey offers a blend of bi-weekly Zoom gatherings and reflective email prompts — creating space for both community connection and personal introspection. If you’ve lost someone to homicide, you don’t have to walk this path alone. Join others who understand the depth of this loss and the courage it takes to face each day. Open to participants anywhere in the US. Facilitated by nationally credentialed victim advocate and homicide survivor, Liberty Henderson, CA, a sibling homicide survivor and nationally credentialed victim advocate. To learn more or to register, email [email protected]  The Longest Night Service
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM MST Cathedral of the Rockies Sanctuary at the Downtown Campus, 717 N. 11th St. Boise, ID 83702 December 21st marks the winter solstice, the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. For those grieving the loss of a loved one, this night can feel especially heavy. Join the Longest Night Service at the Cathedral of the Rockies'. This meditative gathering provides a sacred space for reflection, remembrance, and healing during the Advent season. Through prayer candles, music, and thoughtful liturgy, we’ll honor the memories of those who have passed and remind you: You are not alone. Find hope in the quiet moments of the season. Learn more at: www.cathedraloftherockies.org/events/longest-night/  Healing Through Words: A Grief Writing Journey Workshop
December 20, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST The holidays can feel especially heavy for anyone grieving a loss. To offer gentle support during this tender season, Ada Malavé, Transformational Grief Coach, is hosting a Healing Through Words: A Grief Writing Journey workshop. This 3-hour virtual workshop on December 20, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST, creates a safe, sacred space where women can explore their grief through writing, reconnect with their emotions, and begin transforming pain into clarity, meaning, and self-compassion. Participants can also gift this workshop to someone who may deeply benefit from it. Special seasonal rate: $27 (regularly $97!) A supportive, gentle environment with guided writing, reflection, and emotional grounding. Limited spots available—register at https://payhip.com/b/FrqpP and welcome new energy for 2026.  Blue Christmas Winter Solstice Service
Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM CT As the holiday season arrives during the coldest and darkest days of the year, many find that joy feels distant, and light feels faint. While the world encourages cheer, this gathering makes space for what’s real. A Blue Christmas: A Light in the Darkness is a Winter Solstice service for anyone who isn’t feeling merry or bright—for those carrying grief, exhaustion, disappointment, or a quiet ache that’s hard to name. This is a space to honor pain, questions, and empty places, and to gently seek comfort, courage, and light together. Hosted by The Center of Addiction & Faith, this service offers a compassionate pause amid the season—a reminder that even in darkness, light continues to rise. You are not alone. Come as you are. Register here: www.tinyurl.com/solsticeservice25  Healing Through the Holidays Grief Webinar
December 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST The holiday season can be especially tender for those grieving. The Compassionate Friends is offering a free webinar, Healing Through the Holidays, to help bereaved individuals and families navigate this time with intention, support, and care. In this compassionate session, participants will explore: Why grief can feel different during the holidays, the impact of secondary losses this time of year, how to approach traditions with intention, and ways to honor loved ones and yourself throughout the season. Register at www.compassionatefriends.org to join this meaningful time of reflection and support.  The Longest Night Evening Service
Monday, December 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM Boise First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2201 W Woodlawn Ave, Boise, ID 83702 The community is invited to gather for a gentle, contemplative service honoring grief, loss, and the quiet truths that often accompany the holiday season. Often known as a “Longest Night” or “Blue Christmas” service, this tradition creates sacred space for those who find the holidays difficult. Held near the winter solstice—the longest night of the year—it acknowledges that not everyone feels merry and bright, or joyful during the holiday season, and it offers comfort, reflection, and hope in the midst of darkness. This in-person gathering includes readings, ritual, and song, offering a compassionate space to honor grief, loss, and disappointment. The evening will begin by firelight outside the church entrance before moving into the fellowship hall. If you or someone you love could use a peaceful place to pause and breathe this season, this service may offer a meaningful moment of solace. This will be an in-person service only. www.boisefirstucc.org  Open to Hope Foundation Facebook LIVE: Grief During the Holidays
December 15th at 9:00 AM PT The holidays can be joyful, but they can also stir up tender and overwhelming emotions for anyone grieving. On December 15th at 9:00 AM PT, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley will be LIVE on the Open to Hope Foundation Facebook page, offering a compassionate space to talk about Grief During the Holidays. They’ll share wisdom, validation, and gentle tools to help navigate this season with hope and heart. Bring your heart, and feel free to share with someone who might need extra comfort this time of year. Follow @opentohopefoundation on IG and visit www.opentohope.com for additional information resources!  Holiday Memories Event Hosted by Because Kids Grieve
Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 3:00 – 4:30 PM MT Orchard Park Meridian Library: 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive Meridian, ID 83646 This heartfelt gathering invites community members to come together and remember their loved ones while creating meaningful holiday ornaments. It’s a gentle, supportive space to honor memories, connect with others, and create something beautiful during the holiday season. Because Kids Grieve hopes you will attend to create, remember, and share in a time of warmth and connection. For more info or to RSVP, contact: [email protected] www.becausekidsgrieve.org  Winter Wellness Breathwork Workshop
Friday, December 5, 2025, at 6:30 PM MT Vitalistic Wellness Institute, 326 ½ Caldwell Blvd, Nampa, Idaho 83651 Vitalistic Wellness Institute is hosting a FREE guided breathwork session designed to help participants release stress, boost their mood, and reconnect with their inner calm. This relaxing winter workshop will offer a gentle space to breathe, heal, and reset before the holiday season. Local businesses and vendors will also be present! What to Bring: • Yoga mat or small blanket • Comfortable clothing • An open mind ready for healing Space is limited, and spots fill quickly—registration is first-come, first-served! To register, call or text 208-242-4476. Breathe, heal, and grow together this winter. www.vitalisticwellnessidaho.com  The Compassionate Friends Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting
Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM Local Time Every year, families around the globe come together to honor and remember the children, grandchildren, and siblings who live forever in their hearts. Now believed to be the largest mass candle lighting in the world, this beautiful event creates a wave of light and love across time zones, uniting thousands in remembrance. Attend a local event or join one of the US virtual candlelightings offered by The Compassionate Friends/USA. At home or at a formal gathering, families are invited to light a candle in memory of their beloved child, grandchild, or sibling. Whether surrounded by community or in the quiet of home, every flame represents a forever-loved life. Together, we remember. Together, their light continues. Learn more and find programs at www.compassionatefriends.org/wcl/  Griefhab™ 3rd Annual Healing Together Through the Holidays
December 2 - 8, 2025 The Griefhab™ 3rd Annual Healing Together Through the Holidays is happening December 2nd–8th, plus, enjoy pre-event talks delivered straight to your inbox starting Thanksgiving Day (Nov 27th). Hosted by Griefhab™ founder Samantha Ruth, this powerful hybrid conference honors National Grief Awareness Week — and uplifts all the invisible awareness days and communities that deserve recognition. Expect interactive healing experiences for ALL kinds of loss. Join live in Michigan (location TBA) or virtually everywhere. Leave with practical tools you can lean on when those 3:00 AM waves of grief hit. Each day will feature: 6 incredible speakers, hands-on healing booths & workshops, & a MAJOR Keynote Speaker. Scan the QR code to preregister or visit www.samantharuth.com  ✨ 🕯️Holiday Remembrance Luminary🕯️ ✨
December 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM MT 1200 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise, Idaho, 83713 Cloverdale Funeral Home invites the community to gather for a peaceful evening of remembrance, honoring loved ones through light, music, and fellowship. This family-friendly event offers a warm space to remember, heal, and connect. Enjoy beautiful music, heartfelt moments, and light snacks among others who understand. Free & open to the public. All are welcome! For more info, visit: www.cloverdalefuneralhome.com  ❄️🎄✨ Because Kids Grieve: Making Holiday Memories ✨🎄❄️
Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM Because Kids Grieve Center, 459 Shoup Ave, Twin Falls, Idaho RSVP by December 11 → [email protected] The holidays can be hard when someone you love is missing. This event is all about honoring loved ones, connecting with others and finding moments of comfort and joy during the holiday season. This season, Because Kids Grieve invites children, teens, and families to come together to celebrate memories and create new ones in a supportive space. Activities include: 🧦 Decorating stockings 🎨 Designing holiday cards 🎄 Creating ornaments 🌹 Decorating the BKG Memorial Garden 🍪 Treats & refreshments provided  International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Saturday, November 22, 2025 On Saturday, November 22, 2025, join a global community of survivors for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, also known as Survivor Day. This special day is dedicated to bringing together those who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a loved one to suicide. Why Survivor Day Matters: - It’s a time to connect with others who truly understand. - A space to find understanding, support, and hope. - An opportunity to honor your loved one’s memory in community. What to Expect: Events typically feature a blend of group discussions, supportive activities, and stories of healing. Whether you’re early in your grief or further along your journey, Survivor Day welcomes you with open arms. How to Join: Find an event near you or participate online: Visit the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day website at https://isosld.afsp.org/ For Boise, Idaho community members, the Survivor Day event will be at Jack's Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W Myrtle Street in Boise, from 10 AM - 12 PM. Check out the Boise Survivor Day event info and register at https://boise-idaho.isosld.afsp.org/ Let’s come together to remind ourselves and each other: You are not alone. |
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