From family-friendly services to late night gatherings, these North Texas churches are hosting Christmas Eve candlelight events.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — CHRISTMAS CAN BE CHALLENGING for people who have faced the death of a loved one, or other loss or sadness. Many Christian parishes in the Western liturgical traditions, including ...

Two special worship services are being offered this week by Pastor Rus Kosits at the First Presbyterian Church of Eureka. These services — offered in person or online — offer opportunities for ...

• A Blue Christmas service for those who are mourning or find themselves depressed or anxious will be at 5 p.m. Dec. 22 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1120 Harvey Ave., Greensburg. A Christmas ...

"We always concentrate on the joy part of Christmas most of the time in December, but we are recognizing now that there are so many people who don’t feel the joy of Christmas," James said. The service ...

PORT TOWNSEND — There will be a Blue Christmas service at 4 p.m. Thursday. The non-denominational service will be in the parish hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.

Christmas can be a joyus time for most, but not all. For those who may be dealing with a loss, or a general "Blue Christmas" feeling, Cathedral Church of Saint Luke is offering a special service to ...