Light up a Life

Remember a loved one and celebrate their life this Christmas

As the festive season approaches, Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care invites you to celebrate the lives of those you love and miss by dedicating a star in their memory and by coming along to one of our events to light a candle and remember their life. By making a donation in memory of a loved one you will be supporting our work for those who need us now. We understand that this time of year can be difficult, and we hope that taking part in Light up a Life will bring you comfort.

* Please allow 10 days for delivery of your Light up a Life card and star.  To receive your Light up a Life card and star in time for Christmas please order by Friday 6 December. 

Join us at one of our Light up a Life services

We warmly invite you to attend a Light up a Life service, as we reflect and remember our loved ones.  The format of each service varies, but there is always an opportunity to light a candle in your loved one’s memory.

This year, we will be holding three services in our community:

St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
Saturday 23 November at 2.30pm

Light a candle and hang a personalised star at a special service with readings, music and time for reflection, led by Canon Will Gibbs.
Register your interest here and we will keep you updated and send you a reminder closer to the event.

Duke Street Gardens, Princes Risborough
Sunday 24 November at 4pm

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Princes Risborough, the outdoor Tree of Light service includes readings, poems, and carols.  Please dress warmly.
Register your interest here and we will keep you updated and send you a reminder closer to the event.

All Saints Parish Church, High Wycombe
Saturday 30 November at 2pm

Join the Rennie Grove Peace High Wycombe Group for carols, readings and the switching on of the Christmas tree lights.
Register your interest here and we will keep you updated and send you a reminder closer to the event.

Unable to attend any of the events above?

There will be a live stream of the Light up a Life service from St Albans Cathedral.  If you would like us to notify you of when the live stream is available please RSVP here.

Everyone is very welcome to join us at any of the services above. All services are free to attend, donations gratefully accepted and will help provide vital hospice care in your community.

Why I celebrate Light up a Life – Cate’s story

Cate attended a Light up a Life service for the first time last year.  She lost her Mum, Diane quite suddenly to cancer in 2019, and then her dad, Alan, in 2021 under similar circumstances.  Rennie Grove Peace was involved in their end-of-life care, albeit very briefly and Cate wanted to attend to have a place to remember her parents and celebrate their lives.

“The service was beautiful and very moving, especially as it took place at St Albans Cathedral, a place my parents often visited.”

It bought Cate comfort to know others were experiencing the same emotions of grief and loss.  She felt sharing this moment with people who understood and felt the same was very cathartic.

“I hope there are other families who will also take comfort from these beautiful services and just being together with others for a moment of reflection and remembrance.”

Dedicate a star in memory of your loved one this Christmas by clicking here.

We are here because of your support

At Rennie Grove Peace we provide vital hospice care services 365 days of the year.  

When other services slow down over the festive period, our specialist teams continue to provide expert care and support around-the-clock.  Whether at home or in our Inpatient Unit this quality care enables families to share precious moments together.

We need to raise £17,000 every day of the year to provide our clinical services.  By donating to our Light up a Life campaign, you are helping to fund vital care that is available whenever people need it.

Thank you

Any questions?

Please contact lual@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22.