Blue Christmas Service (Longest Night Service)

Blue Christmas (also called the Longest Night) in the Western Christian tradition, is a day in the Advent season marking the longest night of the year.

On this day, some churches hold a church service that honors people that have lost loved ones and are experiencing grief. This worship service is traditionally held on or around the longest night of the year, which falls on or about December 21; the Winter Solstice.

This service is a time to acknowledge that, for many, the season of Christmas is not a time of joy. We have experienced the losses, or deaths of family members and friends, and have faced other struggles this last year. We will have a quiet type of service with time to reflect and pray as we light candles to remember those who are not with us this year. Everyone is invited to be a part of this gathering time which will be held in Central Hall.

You may also like the following events from Central Presbyterian Church:

• Next month, 24th December, 07:00 pm, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service in Bristol