Blue Christmas Service To Be Held At Pluckemin Church

PLUCKEMIN, NJ — The Pluckemin Presbyterian Church (PPC) is hosting their first Blue Christmas – A Service of Healing and Hope, this Sunday.

A Blue Christmas Service is offered especially for those hurting during the holidays. It’s often offered on or around the longest night of the year.

The service can be beneficial to those mourning the death of a loved one, far from home and missing family, suffering from illness, addiction, or estrangement, lonely, struggling financially, in conflict with another or hurting because of the great pain, need, and violence in our nation and world.

"The reasons for coming are many. We gather in the midst of suffering to remember God is good. We are not alone, and we have every reason to hold on to hope. All are welcome," according to PPC.

The event will be held at 279 Route 202-206 in Pluckemin on Dec. 18 at 6 p.m.

Other Christmas Services at the church include:

• Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. A Service of Lessons and Carols tells the story of Christmas through scripture, hymns, and musical selections offered by both the Carillons handbell choir and the sanctuary choir. Coffee and light refreshments will be served afterward.
• Saturday, Dec. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Children and Family Worship – grab the whole family just as they are and attend this interactive service. There will be special roles for kids of all ages to play in our impromptu Christmas Pageant – no advance preparation necessary
• Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service – Flickering candlelight, glorious choir music, and the gorgeous sound of the Carillons handbell choir will enhance the worship experience as there is a celebration of the birth of Jesus and the dawn of redeeming grace. Service ends with the traditional singing of “Silent Night, Holy Night” to candlelight.
• Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m. On Christmas morning, there will be a storytelling of the “Legend of the Candy Cane,” a children’s favorite, about the meaning of a special treat that can only be seen at Christmas time.
• Sunday, Jan. 1 at 10 a.m. Start the New Year off right. Renew faith and rejuvenate the spirit as they reflect on the past week’s events and center ourselves on God’s Word.

For more information visit ppch.org/Christmas.