The ReWrite™ Friendsgiving: A Place at the Table
A Special FREE Thanksgiving Gathering for Widows and Widowers
The holidays have a way of making absence feel especially present.
The traditions. The favorite foods. The familiar seat at the table. The person you always expected to share these moments with.
For those who have lost a husband or wife, Thanksgiving can bring a mixture of emotions. Gratitude for the memories, sadness over what has changed, and the quiet ache of missing the person who once shared these moments with you.
Sometimes, what we miss most is simply having our person beside us.
That is why we created The ReWrite™ Friendsgiving: A Place at the Table.
This special gathering is an opportunity for widows and widowers to share a meal, connect with others who understand, honor precious memories, and find encouragement as we enter the holiday season.
What to Expect
A Friendsgiving Meal: Enjoy good food, warm fellowship, and meaningful conversation.
Connection and Community: Spend time with others who understand the journey of life after loss.
Encouragement and Hope: Receive encouragement and be reminded that God has not forgotten you.
A Time of Remembrance: Honor the love and memories of the spouses we carry in our hearts.
Friendship and Laughter: Make room for new memories while treasuring the ones we hold dear.
There Is a Place for You
Whether this is your first Thanksgiving without your spouse or you have walked through several holiday seasons without them, you are welcome here.
You do not have to pretend everything is okay. You do not have to be at a certain place in your grief. Come just as you are.
At The ReWrite™, we believe that while we cannot change the chapters we have already lived, God is still present in the story that continues to unfold.
Your love mattered. Your memories matter. And your life still matters.
We are not gathering because everything is the same. We are gathering because even when life is different, we do not have to walk through the holidays alone.
Come as you are. Bring your memories. Bring your heart. There is a place for you at our table.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Central Time)
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Admission: FREE — Our gift to you!
Who Can Attend: Widows and widowers.
Registration Required: This is a free event, but registration is required so we can prepare seating and meals for everyone. Please register in advance to reserve your place at the table.
Hosted By
Dr. Charis M. Rooks
Founder and Executive Director, The ReWrite™
Pastor Paul E. Collins
Director of Pastoral Care, The ReWrite™