Some years, the holidays are less happy than others. Loss of a loved one, grief, anxiety and worry about the future can cause people to not feel up to celebrating the festive season. Area houses of ...

A procession of children donned in blue choir robes made their way down the aisle of Grace Church Cathedral. Led by an acolyte, who delicately lit candles at the altar, the children's choir filled the ...

Elena and Kevin Shuff had 17 days with their son Michael Kevin before the newborn’s death on Dec. 26, 2022. The Advent season is a period of complicated emotions for the north suburban couple. They ...

The Christmas season is always full of feelings. But now, there’s a growing awareness that not all of these feelings are good. For those who aren’t feeling joyful and triumphant this time of year, an ...

St. Augustine by-the-Sea Episcopal Church held its Blue Christmas service last week. For more than a decade, this mid-December gathering in Santa Monica, Calif., has been a time to acknowledge holiday ...

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Vallejo will be hosting its Blue Christmas event on Saturday. “This time of year can be challenging on many levels,” a statement from the church reads. ...

While some can’t wait to fa-la-la, others brace themselves for the holiday season. This time of year can be a harbinger of grief and loneliness for many, reminding us we’ve lost people we loved over ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- While the holidays are a joyful time for so many people, this time of year can be extremely difficult for those grieving. On Wednesday night, a local church on the North Side is ...

AT 5 P.M. NOW, THE HOLIDAYS CAN OFTEN BE HARD FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING GRIEF OR OTHER COMPLEX FEELINGS. SOME CENTRAL IOWA CHURCHES ARE OFFERING SPECIAL SERVICES TO RECOGNIZE THAT AND TO PROVIDE ...

Rockford Urban Ministries will host its fourth annual Blue Christmas service Dec. 22 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockford, honoring lives lost to opioid overdose. The event will begin at ...