gathering 2026: piece by peace
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Omaha, Nebraska
location coming soon!
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March 1, 2025
10:00-1:00
AN INVITATION TO TRANSFORM YOUR HEALING JOURNEY
Grief can make you feel like the only one. Gathering 2026 is a collective experience where you will encounter a community that eagerly welcomes you, discovering a true sense of belonging amongst other miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss survivors. Our theme for this year’s conference, Piece by Peace, is inspired by 1 Corinthians 12:12, reminding us that though our stories are different, we can find peace through the community that Christ is building through Gathering Hope.
CHOOSE WHAT YOU NEED TODAY
We’ve created two ways to explore Gathering 2026! We’ve got a quick overview below if you’re short on time. If you’re someone who likes all the details, keep scrolling for the full story.
WHO WE ARE
Gathering Hope is a nationwide movement helping loss moms overcome loneliness & find healing in community, with our annual conference hosted both at our headquarters in Texas and in cities across the U.S. By attending a Gathering 2026 Sisterhood Circle — a local, in-person gathering of 10 or fewer women — you’ll experience the conference in a hybrid format that blends meaningful connection with powerful content. These circles offer a more intimate setting while still capturing the heart and shared experience of the national Gathering.
“Words fail to describe the gift that Gathering Hope has been to me. To know I am not alone has given me so much strength. My son’s life was acknowledged and celebrated.”
AN OPPORTUNITY TO FOCUS ON YOUR HEAVEN BABY FOR A DAY
Knowing that women are unified across the country to both grieve and celebrate the lives of our babies together is nothing short of sacred. Whether you come alone or with a friend, you’ll find a circle of women who truly understand, no explanations needed. We believe that your presence matters – by saying yes to yourself, you’re creating the community we all need!
“Gathering Hope’s yearly events have been such a healing experience for me! I’ve found so much comfort and understanding each time, both through God speaking to my heart during worship, and through the community of women that He has brought together.”
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR LOCAL Sisterhood Circle
Each Sisterhood Circle offers a meaningful experience rooted in connection, remembrance, and hope. While each location may look a little different, here’s what you can expect:
A supportive space to honor our babies and connect with others who understand—whether you choose to share your story or simply listen, you are welcome just as you are
Inspiring worship & engaging speakers who offer relatable stories & encouragement for your grief journey, broadcast live from our Texas headquarters
Meaningful conversations through interactive opportunities, to connect with fellow loss moms.
Prayer support from your local leader who will begin praying for you by name before you even arrive
Many Sisterhood Circles also offer thoughtful additions such as light refreshments, take-home gifts or other keepsakes, each designed to remind you that you and your baby matter. (Offerings may vary by location.)
VOICES OF HOPE, IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Read what other Loss Moms have experienced and imagine what healing might await you, too.
PIECE BY PEACE IS MORE THAN A THEME, IT’S A PROMISE
Some of us come with broken hearts and strong faith. Some of us come with questions, doubts, or even anger toward God. You don’t have to have it all figured out to show up. We invite you to meet Him here, maybe in a new way, through worship, intentional conversations, and being seen by other loss moms who get it.
Whether you’ve been grieving for weeks, months or decades, you belong. If you met your baby through a pregnancy test or ultrasound, this conference is for you. If you said hello and goodbye in the same breath, Gathering 2026 is where you’ll find your community. If miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss is part of your story, this is a space to honor your motherhood, speak your baby’s name, and begin healing, Piece by Peace. You can expect to be welcomed into a place where bonds are formed amongst women who no longer struggle in silence, but are emboldened to speak their babies names.
We’re survivors too…let’s do this together. 💜
Peyton Lauderdale & Carol Vantine
Co-Founders and Executive Directors, Gathering Hope
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