Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

In 2015, Dallas-area resident Tiffany Strasner lost her father and younger sister in the span of months. "The first year after you lose someone is usually the hardest, especially around Christmastime, ...

During this holiday season, people grieving the loss of loved ones are welcome to attend a special Blue Christmas Service of Remembrance on Friday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. in the Village Church Chapel at ...

For many, the Christmas season is a time of joy and celebration. Yet for others, it can be a season that brings heartache and sorrow. Whether it’s the pain of loss, divorce, addiction, or estranged ...

While for many people the holiday season is a time of joy, hope and family togetherness, for others the season can be challenging. The First Congregational Church in Shrewsbury will host a Blue ...

Elvis knew it. You may as well. Holidays are hard after experiencing losses. Dating back to the 1990s, but especially over the last 15 years, the idea of a Blue Christmas service has its earliest ...

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 ...

Centenary United Methodist Church sponsored a Blue Christmas service Monday night to recognize the many people who are hurting and suffering this holiday season. "I wish there was a better answer as ...

St. Paul Lutheran Church is having its annual Blue Christmas service on Sunday for the community. Whether one wants to sit quietly and reflect or light a candle for a loved one, the service offers a ...

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 ...

While for many people the holiday season is a time of joy, hope and family togetherness, for others the season can be challenging. “I find people feel many emotions during the holidays,” said the Rev.

Area houses of worship have an option, sometimes known as a “Blue Christmas” service, to minister to those dealing with these complex emotions during the holidays. Here are some of the services that ...