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Blue Christmas Service

12/21/2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Historic Church

For many of us, Advent isn’t joyous, and Christmas isn’t merry. Perhaps, we’ve lost someone close to us--or this is yet another season without that someone. Perhaps, we’re feeling alone, or we're unable to be with those we care about. Perhaps, there are times when we’re just not feeling “it,” whatever that’s supposed to be. For one reason or another, the season isn’t what we’d hoped or expect. Our Christmas isn’t white but blue.

Joy and peace are Christmas spirits, but so too are grief and a troubled heart. Bring those feelings to St. John's and to God. Churches often mark this time with a special service of prayer, a “Blue Christmas,” on the Longest Night, Another Advent for those marking an other Advent. Join us for a special evening service and mark these holidays, whatever their color. There will be time for quiet, time for prayer, and time for healing. It will be time with God.