Hope for Women in Grief is a special gathering hosted by the Hope for Grief Ministry at Shepherd Church, designed to provide encouragement, healing, and community for women navigating the difficult journey of grief and loss.

Whether you're mourning the loss of a loved one, experiencing the weight of unmet expectations, or grieving any form of personal loss, this event is for you

We invite you to join us for an evening of hope, connection, and restoration through powerful keynote speakers, Stacie Wood and Kayla Francis, as well as through an insightful Q&A panel including Marriage and Family Therapist, Amy Kaltenbach.

Stacie Wood is a Teaching Pastor at Saddleback Church, Motivational Speaker, Storyteller and Fitness Enthusiast. She is a devoted wife and mother who embodies compassion and grace in her journey of faith. Stacie is married to Andy Wood, the Lead Pastor of Saddleback Church, and together they have three children.

Kayla Francis is the Los Angeles-livin’, coffee-sippin’, Lakers-cheerin’, and most importantly, Jesus-lovin’ founder and executive director of InfluenceHER Group. With over a decade of executive and leadership experience, Kayla serves as a consultant and strategist for faith-focused individuals and organizations alike. A full-time encourager, Kayla is passionate about helping women around the world to see the truth of Ephesians 2:10 profoundly realized in their lives—that they are the precious work of God’s hand, made to do and accomplish good, all of which was dreamed up and prepared in advance. While Kayla cherishes each of these divinely assigned tasks, she considers her role as a wife to Ian and a mama to four boys, Jayce, Landry, Haylan, and Major, her greatest calling and honor.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please register in advance and invite a loved one.

Come be uplifted, supported, and reminded of the eternal hope we have in Christ.

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3