On the shortest day and the longest night of the year, Blue Christmas is the time when we can, with others, acknowledge any sad feelings we may have at Christmas time, the reasons for them, and offer them to God.

Memories of past experiences and the pain of present experiences can become overwhelming. For some, Christmas Day is the most difficult. For others, Christmas Eve, or New Years Eve, or the beginning of another lonely New Year.

In this service, we’ll share in some singing appropriate to the Christmas season, recognizing that this is not a season of joy for everyone. We invite you to reflect on the pain, the loneliness, and the sadness you may feel and offer it all to our great sign of hope, the Christ Child. We pray that you will find hope and comfort in knowing that you are not alone.