Longterm discipleship for widows
No one should process the pain of unexpected loss alone. We believe that with the support of a faithful community, the depths of grief can propel us into even deeper places with God. Tragedy is somehow a catalyst for rich transformation as disciples of Christ.
I KNOW THE PAIN OF UNEXPECTED LOSS, FIRST-HANDAs a young widow, in a unique situation, I had no clue what I needed or where I could go to process my trauma while accessing God’s power.
Church could be triggering and my faithful community longed to help, but oftentimes didn’t know how.
God began to build and use people in my life in a powerful way to create an environment in which I was able to process, walk with the Lord through my pain and ultimately grow deeper roots. But as I connected with other widows, I realized that not everyone had the same support spiritually, emotionally and tangibly as they walked through widowhood. That’s where Songs in the Night was born– our heart is to see, support and strengthen widows while also resourcing the local Church to do the same within their communities.
I’ve noticed that there’s something about loss that paralyzes us. Songs in the Night desires to move a faithful community toward this hard and holy work: looking after widows in their distress.
Founder of SITN
Care Crates
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A WAY TO SUPPORT A WIDOW IN YOUR COMMUNITY?Care Crates are a simple way to make your loved one feel seen, loved and help them take a step forward. This is the outreach arm of our ministry– the way we establish a connection with widows and invite them into community.
As you explore our ministry, be sure to connect with our heart through the content we are actively creating.
Partner With Us
James 1 makes it clear that caring for widows and the fatherless is an assignment of God’s Church. We are grateful for a faithful community of churches, businesses, and families around the world that support our mission to reach and walk with widows. There are real women and families on the other side of the generosity of our faithful partners.
In genuine partnership, we collaborate with pastoral care teams. Resources and tools we can offer establish a pathway of connecting with the widows in their local communities.
Our community is now hundreds strong
What People Are Saying
Within the first week of my husband dying in a military training accident, I knew that God had given us this story and I knew that I wanted to do widowhood well… Everyone would ask me what I needed and I had no idea.
I knew Songs in the Night was exactly what I was looking for, to continue to walk through widowhood well. People who have been through a similar story but are a few seasons beyond and have the posture to speak grace and truth into my life. Walking through biblical truths with a healthy balance of tangible tools of how to handle pain in our daily lives. Brooke has walked alongside of me for a year and a half now, she has been a listening ear for so many areas of my life because I never have to explain widowhood to her - she gets it.
— Emily
I was broken, concreted in my emotions after losing my husband. Walking through Pain to Purpose with Brooke helped me work through my heartache, process my emotions and taught me how to care for my body, soul and spirit. It helped restore hope in my valley and gave me a heart to walk with others through theirs. My story is not done.
— Amanda
Hope Group has been a divine intervention in my journey of widowhood. Sharing, hearing, and walking alongside each other in this valley has met a need in my wearied heart that none other could have met. I am thankful the Lord opened this door in my life that has led to more healing, growth, and intimacy with others. More life!
-Melissa
Right before the first year anniversary of my precious husband’s passing, I received a big box in the mail. It was a care crate from Songs in the Night. I had no idea who it was from, but the contents in that box held healing balm to my bleeding soul. Every item in the crate was not only beautiful, but helpful. There were even items for my children. The part that spoke to me the most was the hand written note that said this was a ministry that other widows were running. That they had prayed for me by name and they were so sorry for my profound loss. They held this pain with me and I was not alone. I instantly felt seen and loved. Thank you Songs in the Night for loving a very broken widow and providing me hope in a box. This care crate meant the world to me.