Fellowship Meetings

Monthly Fellowship Meetings

Our monthly online Fellowship Meetings are the heart of our offerings. This immensely popular gathering was launched in April 2020 for fellowship and peer support. We have met every month since to discuss a variety of topics relevant to our community and to share our stories. People from all over the world – the United States, Canada, Europe, the UK and parts of Asia – regularly participate in the calls.

Since that first meeting, we have developed close bonds and empathy for one another – critical elements in our collective paths toward self-forgiveness, self-compassion and healing.

The overall goal of our fellowship meetings is to offer individuals who have caused unintentional harm and their family members a safe space to listen, learn, and share if they are so inclined. Safeguards are in place to protect privacy and confidentiality.

There is no cost to participate. Invitations to participate are sent to our mailing list. RSVPs are required in order to receive the secure Zoom link. Register here to be on our mailing list.

New Structure and Rhythm for Fellowship Meetings

Dear Fellowship Members,

For more than eight years, the Hyacinth Fellowship has provided a place of connection, belonging, and shared healing. Our purpose has always been to offer a supportive space where people affected by unintentional death or injury, whether directly involved or connected as friends or family, can share their experience, strength, and hope with others who understand.

From the beginning, our meetings have been open to all who have been touched by these life‑altering events. As our community has grown, we’ve listened closely to the needs expressed by members and recognized that different groups sometimes benefit from different kinds of space.

After thoughtful consideration, the Board of Directors has decided to adjust our meeting structure in a way that honors these needs while preserving opportunities for shared community.

Beginning in April 2026, our meeting schedule will shift as follows:

• Even‑numbered months (April, June, August, October, December):

Fellowship meetings will be limited to those who were directly involved in causing an unintentional death or injury.

At the same time, we will host a separate meeting for friends and family members.

• Odd‑numbered months (May, July, September, November):

Fellowship meetings will be combined, welcoming both those directly involved and their friends and family members.

This structure allows us to provide dedicated support where it is most needed, while still maintaining regular opportunities for the whole community to come together. Our commitment to compassion, confidentiality, and mutual support remains at the heart of everything we do.

To help us prepare for this transition, meetings between now and April will include breakout sessions. These breakout rooms will give us time to explore relevant topics, hear from one another in small groups, and gather feedback that will support a smooth and thoughtful shift into the new meeting rhythm.

We are grateful for every person who has been part of this fellowship over the past eight years, and we look forward to continuing this work together.

With appreciation for each of you,

Hyacinth Fellowship Board of Directors