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SUMMARY:Blue Christmas (for those who find Christmas time difficult)
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DESCRIPTION:As the festive season approaches\, churches across the UK are 
 preparing for joyful celebrations. But for many\, Christmas is not a time 
 of cheer: it can be a season marked by grief\, loneliness\, or mental heal
 th struggles. This Blue Christmas service offers an opportunity to reflect
  and to acknowledge those feelings and offers support to those who might b
 e struggling.\nThe Church of England’s theme this year is Joy\, but refl
 ecting on joy doesn’t mean ignoring more difficult emotions and experien
 ces. Part of reflecting on the Joy of Christmas is embracing the reality o
 f the sadness and pain that we experience as we wait for that joy.
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LOCATION:St Peter's
URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8098/service-and-events/events/1
 264897/
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