Ever had a blue Christmas? Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 17th at 6pm in St. Clare Chapel. We gather with deep hope, contemplating the birth of the Christ child. It is also true that some years we feel blue at Christmas. Sadness may be tied to a specific loss, or it might be a general feeling of sorrow, loneliness, or alienation. The Christmas holidays always spell less sunlight, and more stress. This service acknowledges the range of emotion for people, and emphasizes awareness that we are embraced within the compassionate love of God, and support from one another. Come light a candle during the Prayers of the People: to honor a loved one, acknowledge grief, lay hold of courage, or the love we give and receive. Light a candle for your own special reason, and find yourself within the healing embrace of Christ’s love. End the evening with a wonderful dinner ($15 per person) in the Parish Hall.