The GIFT Choir will be travelling to Immanuel, First United, and then Grace Lutheran Churches to participate in the services today and to sing their Advent songs.

Longest Night (or Blue Christmas) in the Western Christian tradition, is a day in the Advent Season marking the longest night of the year.  This service is for those who find themselves feeling lonely and sad rather than joyous at this time of year for any number of reasons, perhaps bereavements, estranged families, or for other life challenges or reasons.  This service gives a place to acknowledge those feelings and to find a place of comfort and hope as Christmas…