This is a service designed as somewhere to gather, despite all the decorations, the cards, the music playing in the shops, the concerts and parties and the advertisers who want you to believe that you can buy happy and wonderful at Christmas. We understand that in your grief you don’t really feel very much like celebrating. Our welcoming church is a safe place to be transparent with yourself and with God, a safe place to admit that maybe you’re not ok at the moment, that maybe what you’re really feeling is sad, discouraged, or even angry. A place for you to be real with your struggles and your questions. Those of us feeling a little blue at this time of year can feel edged out and forgotten as everyone else seems caught up in the mad frenzy of their own preparations and celebrations. Our hope is that you’ll find comfort and hope in knowing that you are not alone. We will have beautiful music to listen to, there’ll be a scripture reading, a reflection, and an anointing. We’ll light candles and spend time in prayer and silent reflection with refreshments and grief support afterwards. We hope you will join us. Questions? Please email Brenda, [email protected] or call ext. 137