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THE LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE for those suffering from grief or loss

The Longest Night ~ A Service of Reflection 

The Christmas Season can be a difficult time for some.  Often the expectation is that we will be joyful and happy as Christmas approaches.  Yet, if we have suffered a loss, are dealing with difficult circumstances, struggling with health concerns or perhaps the holidays are always a difficult time, it may feel like a monumental effort to put on a happy face. 
 
The Longest Night service is a time to come together knowing it is fine to feel whatever we are feeling:  grief, sadness, loneliness, a sense of emptiness...it is all welcome.  We will share prayers, a brief reflection, and members of the choir will perform an evocative Kyrie. 
This service is for those who are in search of a quieter, more reflective time; a chance for some centering and renewal in this busy season.  The service is for the community - please invite anyone who might want to attend.

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