A Blue Christmas Service is offered especially for those hurting during the holidays. Some come because they are mourning the death of a loved one. Some are far from home. Some suffer from illness, addiction, or estrangement. Some are lonely, struggling financially, or estranged. Some hurt because of the great pain, need, and violence in our nation and world. The reasons for coming are many. We gather to remember God is good. God is strong. God is near. We are not alone, and we have every reason to hold on to hope.

Once again we will be offering Christmas dinner in the church hall at 2.p.m on Christmas Day. All are welcome. If anyone is interested in helping to plan or prepare for the meal, there will be a short meeting at the back of the church after the service this coming Sunday, December 8th.

As you'll likely notice, we have begun this lovely and gentle approach to Christmas.  We honour the season of Advent, while beginning to adorn our church.  This Sunday, we invite people to continue the quiet effort, by staying a few moments after worship.  It would be great to have a volunteer to purchase a tree (and keep the receipt for reimbursement!!) that we'll place during the coming week.  [Unless someone brings it this weekend!]