New Hope for Kids

The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor and remember children who have died at any age from any cause. As candles are lit at 7 p.m. local time, creating a virtual wave of light, hundreds of thousands of persons commemorate and honor the memory of children in a way that transcends all ethnic, cultural, religious, and political boundaries.

Date & Time: December 11, 2011 - 6:30 PM
Location: Central Christian Church, 250 W. Ivanhoe Blvd, Orlando, FL
Highlights: A Capella choir performance. Lighting of single candle at 7:00 PM in conjunction with the Worldwide Candle Lighting. Individual candles stenciled with child's name lit by loved ones. Bag pipe musical performance.
Bring: Covered dish or dessert for pot luck afterword.
Special Events (after): Pot luck and fellowship.