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SUMMARY:Blue Christmas aka The Longest Night
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to our Blue Christmas service aka “The Longest Night” service – a quiet\, reflective gathering for anyone carrying grief\, illness\, caregiving stress\, loneliness\, or holiday overwhelm. It’s a space where people can pause\, breathe\, and find companionship during a season that can feel heavy in different ways.\n\n\n\nThe service will include music\, scripture\, prayer\, and personal stories of grief\, healing\, and hope—followed by a moment of remembrance and shared candle lighting\, offering comfort and connection for all who attend.\n\n\nAlthough Matthew 11:28 isn’t a classic Christmas text\, its message speaks powerfully into this season: ‘Come to me\, all you who are weary and burdened\, and I will give you rest.’ On December 21st we will hold space for that invitation—to bring our burdens to Jesus and allow Him to meet us in our sorrow and our longing.\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 21\, 2025 — 7:00 p.m.\nFirst Congregational Church of Rowley\n\nHosted by Community Conversations in partnership with the Missions Committee of First Church Rowley\n\n\n\nAll are welcome. You don’t have to navigate this season alone. Come as you are. (Please feel free to share!)
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/blue-christmas-aka-the-longest-night/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Rowley\, 175 Main Street\, Rowley\, 01969\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Prayer,Worship
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