This is a worship service that names and holds space for the sadness that accompanies Christmas for many people, especially those who are missing loved ones. There is a definite Christmas ideal that includes, smiling children, neatly wrapped packages and the presence of those we love. The seasons focus on joy can make Christmas an isolating

time for anyone who can’t muster happiness. A blue Christmas service is an invitation for anyone who wants to come and set their burden down, for a community to hold pain collectively.