We Need Not Walk Alone ~ We are The Compassionate Friends
Support Meeting Schedule
2nd Thursday of every month
6pm - 8pm
Our monthly support group meetings are the heart of TCF. These gatherings provide a caring environment in which bereaved parents, adult siblings, and grandparents can talk freely about the emotions and experiences they are going through and receive the understanding support of others who have “been there”.
Our Mission
When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and help others better assist the grieving family. The Compassionate Friends (TCF) touches hundreds of people in the Rome community each year.
Worldwide Candle Light Memorial
The annual event is on the second Sunday of December at Life Church. At 7pm in every time zone, candles are lit in honor of all children who have died, creating a virtual wave of light encircling the globe. The public is invited to this ceremony.
At the event, we will honor the children with a slideshow service and we need 5 pictures along with their name, birthdate, and angel date. This information can be emailed to tcfromepictures@gmail.com. To be included, submissions must be received by December 1st.
Memorial Wall
The memorial wall is located at the back of the overflow parking lot at the Rome Braves stadium. To purchase a commemorative brick to be placed in the wall for your child, grandchild, or sibling, please click the button below.
Angel Tree
Each year the Rome Chapter of Compassionate Friends decorates a memorial tree with ornaments with pictures of our children who have died.