Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved family member who has recently died; it may be a time that has always been difficult.
The constant refrain about the happiness of the season may remind many of what they have lost or have never had. We need the space and time to acknowledge our sadness and concern; we need to know that we are not alone. Our spirits sink, as the days grow shorter. We feel the darkness growing deeper around us. We need encouragement to live the days ahead of us.
For this reason, we will be holding a Longest Night Service on Tuesday, December 17 at 7 pm in Barbour Chapel. Come join us by lighting candles, sharing and hearing prayers, scripture, and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness.