HONOR THY MOTHER
HOW TO GRIEVE, HEAL, AND MAKE PEACE WITH YOUR MOTHER WOUNDS
Philadelphia, PA
October 2 - 3, 2026
Dr. Sarita T. Lyons presents a 2-day conference based on her new book, Honor Thy Mother: How to Grieve, Heal, and Make Peace with Your Mother Wounds. Join Dr. Lyons & her guests for a journey of healing and worship.
CONFERENCE
Description:​​​​​
The Honor Thy Mother Conference is born directly from Dr. Sarita T. Lyons’ powerful book, Honor Thy Mother: How to Grieve, Heal, and Make Peace with Your Mother Wounds — and it brings that message to life in a way no book can do alone. What began on the page becomes a shared experience, a gathered community, and a holy encounter.
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This is for women AND men.
Whether your relationship with your mother feels loving but complicated, painful, distant, confusing, or unresolved—you are not alone.
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There is room for you and your story here. We want to care for you well, encourage your heart, and create a safe space for you to have an encounter with God.
Meet Our Speakers​
Dr. Sarita Lyons
Jackie Hill Perry
Sister Martina Lambert
Nona Jones
Kobe Campbell
Special Guest
Worship Leader
Niya Cotton
What to Expect:​​​​
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This conference has been thoughtfully designed to create a welcoming, supportive, and Christ-centered environment.
You can expect:
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Biblical teaching rooted in compassion and truth
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Reflective worship
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Engaging panels
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Creative and therapeutic ministry
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Guided exercises for personal processing
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Practical tools for grieving, healing, peacemaking, and honoring
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Trauma-aware prayer and care support
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Space to engage at your own pace
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A room that can hold space for joy and pain
You will not be asked to share publicly or participate beyond your comfort level.
You are invited to come as you are—and move at a pace that feels right for you.
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Who should attend:
Women and men navigating complicated relationships with their mothers
Ministry leaders, counselors, and caregivers who want to better understand and care for those with mother wounds
Anyone carrying unresolved family pain
Anyone struggling with grief and loss of a mother whether that relationship was painful or peaceful
Anyone who wants to be a healthier parent and work to end generational pain
Event Details:​​​​​
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Dates: October 2–3, 2026
Friday: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Doors open at 4:30)
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Doors open at 8:00 am/ Lunch break 12:00–1:45 PM)
Location:
New Covenant Church, Philadelphia, PA.
Limited free on-site parking is available. Ride share or public transportation is advised.
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Meet Dr. Sarita Lyons
​​​Dr. Sarita T. Lyons is the bestselling author of Church Girl, women’s leader, bible teacher, ministry consultant, and psychotherapist. She is on staff at Epiphany Fellowship Church in Philadelphia as the Director of Discipleship and Women’s Ministry. Dr. Lyons has worked in the mental health field for nearly 30 years and was in private practice for 9 years where she provided counseling for individuals, families, couples, and groups for a variety of psychological needs before going into full-time ministry. She is a highly sought-after speaker for conferences, churches, retreats, corporate organizations, and educational institutions around the country. She is married to Pastor Mark Lyons and together they have four children and one grandchild.
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