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Blue Christmas: A Service of Reflection for the Longest Night [This service was used at The Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, Honolulu, HI. The service is available by arrangement with the cathedral's Provost, The Very Rev. Timothy W. Sexton.
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Blue Christmas: A Service of Reflection for the Longest...
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- A Reading from The Book of Isaiah
- Psalm 121
- A Reading from The Gospel of Matthew
- A Liturgy of Remembrance
- Prayers of The People
- Lighting of Individual Candles
Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. To whom then will you compare me, or who is my equal? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak,...
Leader: I will lift up my eyes to the hills, from where is my help to come? People:My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth Leader: He will not let your foot be moved and he who watches over you will not fall asleep. People:Behold, he who keeps watch over Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. Leader: The Lord himself watches ove...
‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’ Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Hymn: O come, O come, Emmanuel,* O c...
Lighting of Four Advent Candles First Candle: Leader: The first candle we light to remember those persons whom we have loved and lost. We pause to remember their name, their voice, their face, the memory that binds them to us in this season. We hold them before God, giving thanks for their lives in ours. Please take a moment to remember those who h...
Leader: In the spirit of this season let us now confidently ask our God for all the good things we need: For ourselves as we participate in this Christmas as special people coping with our many different losses. God, hear our prayer. People: And in your mercy, answer. Leader: For our families and friends, that they may continue to help and support ...
Leader: Each of us comes bearing our own hurts, sorrows, broken places. I want to invite each of you to offer your personal wound to the God who loves each of us deeply and wants to carry our pain. God waits patiently, gently calling out: “Give me your pain, come to me… all who labor and are heavy laden, I will refresh you!” I invite each of you to...
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The Service of Wholeness and Healing with the theme of “Blue Christmas” was held Sunday, December 3 at 12:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Those looking for comfort, hope, wholeness, and renewal joined the pastors and parish nurses for a time of quiet reflection and meaningful words and music.
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The service seeks to comfort them by reminding them they are not alone and that their feelings are honored. Worshipers should have an opportunity to take part in at least one healing ritual, such as lighting a candle or praying with someone.
Nov 17, 2021 · A Blue Christmas service can offer some healing and hope. The idea behind the Blue Christmas service is to create space for the acknowledgment of the heaviness often carried during this season, as well as offering the hope that Jesus gives.
