Churches offer ‘Blue Christmas’ for those grieving, suffering loss

[Michie]

Many churches across the United States are offering a special worship service known as “Blue Christmas” to minister to those dealing with personal loss during the holiday season.

Blue Christmas services take place throughout the Christmas season, though many are scheduled for Saturday, which will be the shortest day of the year, also known as Winter Solstice.

Second Congregational Church of Manchester, Connecticut, will be holding its Blue Christmas on Saturday evening for that reason.

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Churches offer ‘Blue Christmas’ for those grieving, suffering loss

Many churches across the United States are offering a special worship service known as Blue Christmas to minister to those dealing with personal loss during the holiday season

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[PloverWing]

I attended one of these this week, at a nearby Episcopal church. They call it the Longest Night Mass, and they hold it each year on a weekday near the Winter Solstice. This time of year is emotionally complicated for me: I love the Christmas tree and singing all the carols, but I'm also sad and stressed and exhausted. I went to church, and lit a candle, and had a good cry, and then came home and was ready to get on with decorating the tree.

 

[Michie]

I attended one of these this week, at a nearby Episcopal church. They call it the Longest Night Mass, and they hold it each year on a weekday near the Winter Solstice. This time of year is emotionally complicated for me: I love the Christmas tree and singing all the carols, but I'm also sad and stressed and exhausted. I went to church, and lit a candle, and had a good cry, and then came home and was ready to get on with decorating the tree.

I hope you are feeling better now.