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Annual Remembrance Service

  • Compass North Church 2268 South Arlington Road Akron, OH, 44319 United States (map)

In remembrance of our loved ones who left us too soon.

Please join us at The Well as we honor our loved ones we have lost to addiction or an overdose.

Hope United is hosting an "Evening of Remembrance" Candlelight Service
When: Wednesday, November 30th at 6:30pm
Where: Compass North Church 2268 S Arlington Rd, Akron, OH 44319

*If you would like your loved one recognized during the candle lighting, please submit their photo and information online >>HERE<< by November 18th.

**If you have previously submitted a photo to be displayed during a past Remembrance Ceremony, you do not need to re-submit a photo. Your loved one will be remembered again this year.

*We will also be collecting NEW men's (100 total) and women's (25 total) sweatshirt hoodies for the men residing at CommQuest Wilson Hall and the women at the Deliverance House in Stark County. Please bring the night of the Hope United Service to place under the tree.

This wonderful service project was started by Sue Warner, Former Co-Director of The Well, in memory of her son Zach Warner, to celebrate what would be his 33rd birthday on December 16th.


The Well support group offers a place of hope, healing, and restoration. This group helps families cope with the loss of a loved one to addiction or an overdose. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:00pm at Grace Church, Akron East Campus, located at 737 George Washington Blvd in Akron, Ohio.


**Remember, the deadline to submit a photo and information for your loved one is Saturday, November 18th to give us time to prepare photos and get them printed for the service. If you have additional questions about the Remembrance Service, please contact Shelly at 330-414-5960 or shelly@hopeunited.life.

Earlier Event: September 4
Zach Lohr Memorial Golf Scramble