What is a 'Blue Christmas' service?

There are people who find Christmas a sad, complicated, and difficult time. In addition, December in Canada is filled with long nights leaving many people are negatively affected by that darkness. Add to this the 'gift' of COVID-19...

A Blue Christmas service focuses on Christ, who is the Light of the world, overcoming the darkness of loss, suffering, and loneliness. The hymn “O come, O come, Emmanuel” is a song of people in darkness longing for God’s light.  It is not calling us to rejoice in the worldly form of the word, but calling our spirits and souls to reflect the true hope and joy that only God can give.

Blue Christmas provides an avenue of hope and healing for those who find Advent and Christmas difficult.  It provides people with an opportunity for remembering, letting go, and sharing hope.