
About this Event
Welcome to Wings of Hope: Soaring Beyond Grief!
Join us on Sat, May 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Potomac Science Center - GMU for a day of healing and empowerment. This event will help you navigate your grief and find the hope and strength to move forward—experience inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and a supportive community to help you heal. Let's spread our wings together and soar beyond grief!
This event is designed for Christians seeking healing, hope, and connection through faith after the loss of a loved one, including:
- Widows: Receive spiritual encouragement and support as you navigate life after losing a spouse.
- Family Members: Whether you've lost a parent, sibling, child, or close friend, this event provides a faith-based approach to healing.
- Grieving Individuals: No matter where you are on your grief journey—recent loss or years later—this day offers Christ-centered comfort and renewal.
- Supporters and Caregivers: Those who support grieving loved ones and want tools rooted in Christian principles to provide better care.
- Faith Seekers: Christians longing for spiritual guidance, reflection, and a deeper connection to God during times of loss.
Attendees will gain:
- Community: Connection with others who understand your journey.
- Inspiration: Hear stories of hope and resilience from powerful speakers.
- Healing Tools: Activities and sessions to nurture emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
- Renewal: Discover practical ways to embrace the next chapter of life.

About the Sponsor and Host
The Wings of Hope: Soaring Beyond Grief conference is proudly sponsored by Gathering the Fragments Ministry, an organization dedicated to supporting widows, those grieving, and individuals navigating profound loss.
This event is hosted by Dr. ShaNita Nolan, whose mission is to create spaces for healing, hope, and faith-centered renewal. With a heart for those grieving and hurting, Dr. Nolan leads this gathering as a place for connection, encouragement, and transformation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Potomac Science Center - GMU, 650 Mason Ferry Avenue, Woodbridge, United States
USD 25.87 to USD 45.87