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‘Blue Christmas’ gathering at First Presbyterian on Tuesday

Posted at 4:25 pm December 7, 2015
By Carolyn Krause Leave a Comment

Sharon Youngs

Sharon Youngs

The holiday season can be difficult for many folks. It can be marked by sadness and disappointment. The color of Christmas for some is blue, not “merry and bright,” red and green.

Recognizing this truth, the staff of First Presbyterian Church (Oak Ridge Turnpike at Lafayette Drive) will hold the third annual Service of Memory and Hope on Tuesday, December 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

The service will provide comforting words and music for those who find the holiday season difficult.

In addition, “Everyone who desires a quiet, reflective worship experience will find it in this service,” said the Rev. Sharon Youngs, church pastor.

“It is a helpful way to remember loved ones who are no longer with us, to gather strength for present challenges and to simply be still in the midst of a bustling, frantic season,” Youngs said.

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Faith, Front Page News Tagged With: Blue Christmas, First Presbyterian Church, Service of Memory and Hope, Sharon Youngs

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