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Blue Christmas: A Service of Reflection for the Longest Night. This 'Blue Christmas' service is based on an order developed and used at The Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, Honolulu Hawaii.
Nov 17, 2021 · We created a Blue Christmas Pack with everything you need to host a Blue Christmas service, including a customizable service order, readings, suggested songs & videos, setup instructions, and more. Feel free to use it “as is” or breathe in your own creativity.
- 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...
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.
A reflective service for a December afternoon or evening, created for those who struggle with the joy of Christmas. Includes readings, songs, poems, prayers and a dramatised reflection on Mary's story.
For these reasons, (Name of Church) offers a special “Longest Night” service on (Date) at (Time). Come out, and join with us in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture, and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle - and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness.
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Weave scriptures and prayers into the worship service that offer hope and encouragement. These might be only brief references in a sermon, a sentence or two in a prayer, or a specific reference in a blessing or sending forth at the end of the service.
