We know the deep pain of losing a baby. We also know there’s no blueprint for parents to know how to grieve or commemorate their baby’s life after miscarriage, stillbirth, or other forms of pregnancy and infant loss. It can be confusing and disorienting on top of the sorrow. We sometimes feel misunderstood or unsure if our grief is too much or not enough. Sometimes we hardly know what we feel other than heartbroken.

Our prayer is that this ecumenical remembrance service will provide you space to grieve with hope whenever you find yourself in need. Within the service is time to lament, time to reflect, time to honor your baby, time to receive comfort from Jesus, time to give thanks that we’re not alone, and—most importantly—time to hope.

Please set aside forty-five minutes (or a bit more if you want to sit in reflection through the beautiful music at both ends), and prepare to light a candle together midway through the service.

We hope that as you watch this service from the privacy of your own home or with a small group or other gathering, you will feel a sense of solidarity with other bereaved mothers, fathers, family members, and loved ones across the world. We see you. We honor you.

Along with our wonderful team of contributors from five different nations and two indigenous nations, it’s our joy to serve you in your loss. 

With Hope,
Adriel & Ryan Booker

Gadigal Land—Sydney, Australia