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Light Up A Life sees hundreds of people make a dedication for a loved one at Christmas in a specially-organised church service.

The emotional services are led by Weston Hospicecare’s Chaplain, Karen Murphy, in Weston-super-Mare and across North Somerset and Sedgemoor.

In Weston, there will be an afternoon service and an evening service and other services across North Somerset to be confirmed.

The next Light Up A Life services will take place as follows:

– St Paul’s Church, Monday 7 December 2020
– More dates will follow soon

“St Paul’s looks beautiful, lit up with all the dedication lanterns for Light Up A Life. This very special evening of carols and remembrance offers families a unique way to remember the life of a loved one and to join with hundreds of others who want to share a special message for someone they love. Christmas can be a very difficult time for those who are bereaved, but Light Up A Life helps them keep the person close at this special time of year.”

– Karen Murphy, Chaplain at Weston Hospicecare

Christmas is a hard time for those missing a loved one. Their absence will be keenly felt, whether the loss was recent or several years ago. Taking part in our annual Light Up A Life appeal is a very special way to remember the life of someone close to you at Christmas whilst helping to provide care for another family facing the most difficult of times.

Light A Lantern

Light a lantern for your loved one

During the services, you will be surrounded by a brightly-coloured lantern which represents loving dedications. These are arranged in advance and can be filled out in person or by one of our fundraising team over the phone.

A donation to the hospice is requested in exchange for your dedication.

Book Of Rememberance

Write a dedication in the Book of Remembrance

A special Light Up A Life Book of Remembrance, which will carry personal dedications from friends and relatives, will be displayed in the hospice’s chapel and online throughout the Light Up A Life period.

Make A Donation

Make a donation to help us be there for our patients and families this Christmas

We believe passionately that the care we give should be there, free of charge, for whoever needs us, whenever they need us. In the darkest times, we offer compassion and companionship. We welcome donations to the Light Up A Life appeal to continue being there for local families who need us.

Why not create a fundraiser or leave a virtual dedication in memory of your loved one? Click here to create your page or here to leave a dedication.

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