Christmas is a time we associate with family and friends gathering together, smiles and laughter, gifts and good wishes. That may be true sometimes. But some years the holiday season bring a sadness with it. We miss our loved ones who have died. Our life has changed in difficult ways - through broken relationships, illness, job loss or foreclosure. In those years, we can feel out of step with others who are celebrating the season.
If that's where you find yourself this year, you are invited to The Longest Night worship service. Come and join others who are "feeling blue" on the longest night of the year. Hear the promise of God with us in difficult times, in our grief and anxiety and struggles. Hear the prophet's words of "Comfort, comfort my people" and the angels' greeting of "Peace be with you. Do not fear." Share in prayer and gentle songs to our God who comes as our light in the darkness.
If you are feeling blue as Christmas approaches, please join us at 7:00 and invite friends who might find this service helpful. This service is in addition to our regular 5:30 PM service on December 21.
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