The children have been making stars to hang upon the tree,
Candles have been gathered in all their beauty and splendor,
The tree will appear in the Sanctuary,
And people will gather...
All for what purpose you may ask. Christmas is a time of joy and anticipation for most. It is also a time of remembrance...
We remember our commitment to Christ and to our community. We remember loved ones near and far. And we remember we are meant to lift each other up in prayer.
BLUE CHRISTMAS:
Longest Night Service
In this introductory worship service of the “Longest Night” - the name is derived from the season—during this month of December, we experience the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It is the “long dark night of the soul,” the winter of our discontent, in which memories of past and present experiences can become overwhelming. Share prayer and fellowship and know that you are not alone and you struggles are not forgotten.
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come,
nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.—Romans 8:38-39
Following supper this Wednesday we will offer both this service led by Fr. Hayden Crawford and our regular SS&P format featuring The Christmas Story led by Fr. John Suhar. We hope that you will join us as we share a meal and worship together and continue the journey we call Advent.
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