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Blue Christmas is a sacred and reflective service often held around the longest night of the year. I began leading these services five years ago, initially inspired by my own struggles with the holidays. Unlike my mother, who loved the season despite its personal sorrows, I found the season challenging. While the idea began with my own need for solace, it quickly became a way to support the community.  

The Blue Christmas Service creates a space where individuals can come as they are, without any pressure to participate. It’s a gentle invitation to be present in a sacred space, offering comfort and solidarity to those who find the holidays difficult.

 

 

Check out your church and pastor featured in this article about the Des Plaines Clergy Alliance hosting its first-ever Blue Christmas Service. Read more about this meaningful gathering by using the link below.

Community Blue Christmas Creates Space to Acknowledge Feelings, Know You’re Not Alone

https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/community-blue-christmas-creates-space-to-acknowledge-feelings-know-youre-not-alone/