The Small Church Ministry Podcast 041: What’s A Blue Christmas Service? (& Why We Might Need It More This Year Than Ever) | Worship & Tech Series Part 7
As Christmas tunes and holiday decor start making their way into retail stores, more people than ever are struggling with loneliness, depression, & conflicting emotions.
“Happy Holidays” and “Christmas Cheer'' stand in stark contrast with the honest emotions many people experience during this season: loneliness, grief, and depression.
It’s no mystery that holiday months are some of the most difficult for people who have suffered loss; in fact, many avoid church during this time. Small churches have an incredible opportunity to step into this season where dark and light so obviously coexist.
Tune in to hear:
- How church often makes holidays worse for people
- How to welcome both happy and sad this holiday season
- How acknowledging loss doesn’t diminish, but actually heightens the Light of Christmas
- Where the Blue Christmas Service came from
- How to make a Blue Christmas Service fit your community
12 Ideas to Reach Out to the Hurting This Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas >> https://smallchurchministry.com/church-outreach-ideas-thanksgiving-advent-christmas/
A Blue Christmas Service Makes Space for Healing & Hope during the Holidays >> https://smallchurchministry.com/blue-christmas-service/
Get the Done-For-You Blue Christmas >> https://smallchurchministry.com/christmas
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