A procession of children donned in blue choir robes made their way down the aisle of Grace Church Cathedral. Led by an acolyte, who delicately lit candles at the altar, the children's choir filled the ...

Some years, the holidays are less happy than others. Loss of a loved one, grief, anxiety and worry about the future can cause people to not feel up to celebrating the festive season. Area houses of ...

Elena and Kevin Shuff had 17 days with their son Michael Kevin before the newborn’s death on Dec. 26, 2022. The Advent season is a period of complicated emotions for the north suburban couple. They ...

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — CHRISTMAS CAN BE CHALLENGING for people who have faced the death of a loved one, or other loss or sadness. Many Christian parishes in the Western liturgical traditions, including ...

St. Augustine by-the-Sea Episcopal Church held its Blue Christmas service last week. For more than a decade, this mid-December gathering in Santa Monica, Calif., has been a time to acknowledge holiday ...

Christmas can be a joyus time for most, but not all. For those who may be dealing with a loss, or a general "Blue Christmas" feeling, Cathedral Church of Saint Luke is offering a special service to ...

AT 5 P.M. NOW, THE HOLIDAYS CAN OFTEN BE HARD FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING GRIEF OR OTHER COMPLEX FEELINGS. SOME CENTRAL IOWA CHURCHES ARE OFFERING SPECIAL SERVICES TO RECOGNIZE THAT AND TO PROVIDE ...

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Vallejo will be hosting its Blue Christmas event on Saturday. “This time of year can be challenging on many levels,” a statement from the church reads. ...

While some can’t wait to fa-la-la, others brace themselves for the holiday season. This time of year can be a harbinger of grief and loneliness for many, reminding us we’ve lost people we loved over ...

Annual Blues Christmas and Homeless Memorial Service at the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ on the Winter Solstice Saturday, December 21. The service was framed around helping ...