Blue Christmas /Longest Night Service
Schedule
Sat, 21 Dec, 2024 at 05:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
1108 Country Ln, Castroville, TX, United States, Texas 78009 | Castroville, TX
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Blue Christmas? Yes, blue as in the blues. As in "I am feeling blue." Noteveryone is up and cheery for the Christmas holidays. Dealing with the death of a loved
one, facing life after divorce or separation, coping with the loss of a job, living with
cancer or some other disease that puts a question mark over the future, and a number
of other human situations make parties and joviality painful for many people in our
congregations and communities. Some churches hold a service of worship on the
longest night of the year, which falls on or about December 21st, the Winter Solstice.
There is an interesting convergence for this day as it is also the traditional feast day for
Saint Thomas the Apostle. This linkage invites making some connections between
Thomas's struggle to believe the tale of Jesus' resurrection, the long nights just before
Christmas, and the struggle with darkness and grief faced by those living with loss.
This year on December 21 st , we are creating sacred space for people living
through dark times. This service is reflective, accepting where we really are, and holding
out for healing and hope. Please join us at 5:00 pm and share in this beautiful worship
experience. We encourage you to invite anyone whom you think may benefit from this
service.
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Where is it happening?
1108 Country Ln, Castroville, TX, United States, Texas 78009Event Location & Nearby Stays:
