The Longest Night - A Service of Remembrance and Grief Sometimes, due to loss, grief, or for whatever reason, it can be hard to enter into the joy of the season. We acknowledge this reality, not by pretending that it doesn’t exist, but by acknowledging that God is with us, even when we may feel otherwise. The Blue Christmas Service provides an opportunity for people to come just as they are – they don’t have to pretend that they are happy when they are feeling sad, pretend to be engaged when they feel despondent, or smile when they feel isolated or lonely. This service is designed to provide space for those who have something to lament and to reflect God’s radical welcome – that we can come to God no matter we are on our spiritual journey, not matter what our recent experiences have been.