LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE, Wednesday, December 11, 7:00pm
UCC Boxborough, Congregational, 723 Massachusetts Ave.
The early church chose to celebrate the birth of Jesus against the backdrop of the winter solstice when the darkness lengthens, and the cold deepens. Even so, Christmas has become not just commercialized but a projection of life perfected – brimming with satisfaction, bursting with more, and always teeming with promise. This is a service for those for whom this may not be “the most wonderful time of the year,” those for whom pain, loss, isolation, or grief is acute.
During this service, we acknowledge our suffering and the suffering of the world while affirming the dawning light of God’s love. Organist Joe Camara will be playing and Sounds of Peace, directed by Gloria Roe, will be singing. You will have an opportunity to express your faith by requesting healing prayer or by lighting a candle. Following the service, you are invited to stay for cider and cookies.
The early church chose to celebrate the birth of Jesus against the backdrop of the winter solstice when the darkness lengthens, and the cold deepens. Even so, Christmas has become not just commercialized but a projection of life perfected – brimming with satisfaction, bursting with more, and always teeming with promise. This is a service for those for whom this may not be “the most wonderful time of the year,” those for whom pain, loss, isolation, or grief is acute.
During this service, we acknowledge our suffering and the suffering of the world while affirming the dawning light of God’s love. Organist Joe Camara will be playing and Sounds of Peace, directed by Gloria Roe, will be singing. You will have an opportunity to express your faith by requesting healing prayer or by lighting a candle. Following the service, you are invited to stay for cider and cookies.