Last month, TRU Grief Services and dedicated volunteers hosted the annual Lights of Life Remembrance Service, offering a gentle evening of reflection, music, and shared remembrance for those grieving the loss of loved ones. Nearly 80 community members gathered at Unity Columbine Spiritual Center to honor and remember those who continue to live in their hearts.
The program included readings such as An Affirmation of Those Who Have Lost by James E. Miller and Light a Candle by Paul Alexander, a moving Ceremony of Light, and the calling of loved ones’ names. Attendees were also invited to share brief stories or reflections, creating a meaningful sense of community as participants supported one another in their grief.
Guests shared how meaningful it was to hear their loved ones’ names spoken aloud, and the opportunity to tell a story or simply sit in reflection allowed space for both personal remembrance and communal connection. The February timing of the event was also deeply valued, offering comfort during the darker winter months after the holidays have passed.
The evening was, as always, enriched by the music of harpist Joan Hunderhausen and made possible by the dedicated staff and volunteers who helped create a compassionate and welcoming space for remembrance.