Everywhere we go there is joyous Christmas music, holiday lighting and the bustle of the season. For many people, the approaching Christmas holiday does not bring joy and happiness. These people may be facing a holiday after the death of a loved one or be experiencing loss in other ways.
The Reverend Trula Hollywood will provide a Blue Christmas service on Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. as a “Space to Bring our Sadness to God” at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located at 117 Main St. in Owego. The service will include candle lighting as a Litany of Remembrance and fellowship time after the service.
A Blue Christmas Service is meant to convey a sense of welcome, trust and understanding in what can be a very painful time of year for those struggling with the darkness of pain, depression, grief or loneliness this Christmas.
St. Paul’s also has Christmas Eve services at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Dec. 24. For more information on the church and their services, visit www.stpaulsowego.com.
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