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We are so excited about our upcoming AWM HOPE™ Conference!

It will be held at the beautiful grounds of Camp Copass near Denton, Texas from April 26 through 28, 2022. Check out the accommodations and other details here.

The theme this year is Hope Springs Eternal.

We will have six sessions all revolving around moving forward with Hope as we continue to follow Christ. Sessions will include the following topics:

• Session 1 – What is Hope?
• Session 2 – Hope Springs Eternal through who God is
• Session 3 – Hope Springs Eternal in the Promises of God
• Session 4 – Hope Springs Eternal in our Purpose
• Session 5 – Hope Springs Eternal in our Gratitude
• Session 6 – Hope Springs Eternal in Community

Throughout the sessions, there will be several opportunities for small group discussions with other widows to share how God is guiding you through your circumstances, what you are learning along the way, and everyday tips.

Not sure you can handle this much interaction? That’s the great thing about our conferences, at any time you can go worship God out in nature, or go to your room and take a nap. this is time for you to relax and recharge.

Afraid of feeling overwhelmed? We will have a prayer team on call to pray over you when you need it most.

At the end of the day, remember you will be building new memories and encouraging others as we take time to also share the amazing ways you have experienced God on your journey.

What to expect?

So many things God can do when we make ourselves available. One of the most powerful aspects of our conferences has been worshiping with other widows. You can ask any widow who has attended past conferences and she will mention the worship time. For some, it is the breakthrough moment to worship through tears. God can use these times to put us back together after the brokenness of widowhood. Standing side by side with others who are grieving similarly, with no fear of the tears, and sharing what God has done for us, worship takes on new meaning.

The fellowship with like-minded women is something you will find nowhere else. Sharing your story without any shame or fear has been healing to many widows. Sharing about God’s faithfulness is life-giving! Gathering for meals around the table with beautiful souls is refreshing. And making lifelong friendships with new sisters is an incredible blessing you will treasure forever!

Widows need community.

We need to be able to talk, hug, cry, comfort, encourage and inspire one another. Being with other Christian widows can actually help us feel “normal” again. Our team will never forget what a huge relief it was for us when we stepped into a room full of other widows for the first time. Immediately, we felt the tension we had been walking around with for months being released as we realized we didn’t have to worry about:

• what someone might ask
• having to explain I was a widow and when/how I lost my husband
• being embarrassed if I suddenly teared up
• listening to a story about someone’s perfect life

Yes, there are other conferences out there for widows, but unlike others, our AWM Hope™ Conferences are focused on helping widows to Share our hope by encouraging one another to share their stories of God’s faithfulness!

Register here!

Want to hear from women who have attended past conferences? Here’s what some had to say:

“I hated the word Widow, it did not fit me. When I thought of a widow, I thought of a deadly spider or a very old woman dressed in black with a black veil covering her face. I rarely spoke the word, and never used it to reference my status. Then I went to the AWM conference where I met a group of incredible women. What did they all have in common? They were women who were grieving and heartbroken, but they were also strong, resilient, faithful, surviving, and yes, widows!

I was so anxious about the weekend, and not every moment was easy. However, I walked away knowing I had an army of women who had walked this walk before me, and that they were cheering and praying me forward. I still do not like the word widow, but now when I think of this word, I have thoughts and images of amazing women who are beside me as we walk down a path, not of our choosing.” ~Yolanda M.

“Saturday night as we worshipped, I was reflecting on the journey of grief and the pain. I could hear His voice speaking to my heart very loudly this statement, “My love for you is greater than your pain.” A powerful statement considering how great my pain is. I need to remind myself of His GREAT love on those days my heart aches. The struggle IS real, but so is God’s never-failing love for me.” ~Carol D.

Please pray about your involvement in this year’s conference. It might be to attend, financially assist someone else to attend, or commit to daily praying for our team and attendees. Let us know what God is nudging you to do.

We would love to hear from you. You can email us at admin@awidowsmight.org or click here.