Welcome to the international Fellowship Cafe!
This summer marks the 2nd anniversary of the International Fellowship Café! For two years, a small group of strangers has gathered every week faithfully laying the foundation for a Christian movement.
The International Fellowship Café was born out an opportunity to further Christian conversation around death in the public space. Rather than indulge the secular dialogue on the meaning of death, the International Fellowship Café is a place to boldly proclaim that death has been conquered by God's own Son. The Creator of the Universe spared nothing in redeeming the creation He loves.
The Christian story stands alone when pursuing peace with death. Redemption is not simply Jesus making up for the fall of humankind through his atoning death on the cross, it is a renewal of the entire cosmos. The earth is yearning for its eternal future inhabited and stewarded by the resurrected people of God.
In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, the Apostle Paul tells the young church of Thessalonica not to grieve like the rest who have no hope. Depending on the translation, we read that Paul doesn't want the church to be ignorant or uninformed of the good news...those who sleep in death will be raised up. Jesus' physical resurrection has defeated death! "But God released him from the horrors of death and raised him back to life, for death could not keep him in its grip" (Acts 2:24, NLT).
God's action actively transforms us as individuals and in community. As we begin our third year of fellowship, we aim to grow our Monday (online) fellowship and expand the reach through dedicated leaders passionate about the mission:
The International Fellowship Café is a worldwide table where Christians gather around the Word of God to discover how the resurrection of Jesus transforms every conversation about life, suffering, death, and the hope of the world to come.
☕ Weekly Café Hours
Mondays at 1:00 PM EDT | Fall Book Study: Anticipating Heaven by Dr. Pamela Pyle
Wherever you may be in life—curious, grieving, joyful, or simply longing for deeper hope—come to the table and explore what it means to live in anticipation of God’s future: a physical resurrection in a physical, renewed heaven and earth. Together, we’ll open the Word of God, share conversation, and discover how the resurrection of Jesus transforms the way we live today.
Our weekly worldwide gathering is led by Laurel Nicholson.
Monthly Café Hours
New! Caregiver Cafe begins on Sunday, September 13 at 5 pm EDT
We invite you to pause, breathe, and gather around the Word of God with others who understand the journey. Together, we make room for honest conversation, prayer, and the hope of Christ’s resurrection in the midst of caregiving, suffering, and death. This invitation is also open to those who support caregivers! Sign up for reminders and free items from Tara’s Etsy shop!
Led by Death & Resurrection Doula, Tara Morrow.
International
New! International Fellowship Café Australia
Next Gathering: Tuesday, September 1 | 6 pm AEST; 4 am EDT
This group is reading Dying Well by Dr. Ira Byock! Read along or listen to a discussion on hospice care for patients and families. Dr. Byock shares his well-earned wisdom from practice with the most transformative end-of-life experiences. The final days of life very well may be the best and most important of someone's life.
Led by Death & Resurrection Doula, Joyce Van Duyn.
Membership Opportunities
The International Fellowship Café is hosted through Convene Communities, a collaborative platform designed to help people connect, grow, and share life experiences.
Creating a free membership gives you access to:
✔ Café Announcements & Email Updates
Never miss a meeting or special event.
✔ Discussion Board Threads
Continue the conversation throughout the week—ask questions, share reflections, or pray with one another.
✔ Local Group Tools
Gather others in your area for in-person fellowship or study groups.
✔ Downloadable Promotional Materials
Invite your church, community group, or friends to join the Café.
✔ Access to Additional Convene Communities Groups
Explore other groups, ministries, and trainings designed for care, leadership, and spiritual growth.
Recovering a Culture of Christian Hospitality
End-of-Life Doulas do something the world desperately needs!
🤍 They help us recover the art of caring for the dying
🤍 They help families care without carrying everything alone
Join us for a virtual training weekend | October 9-10
Enroll in our Professional or Volunteer Training Program or purchase a conference ticket to attend!
Our headlining speaker list has been posted! Also, learn about our scholarships for Death & Resurrection Doulas!