Blue Christmas church service on Dec. 10 provides solace

The holiday season can be stressful and evoke sadness for those who may be grieving, are estranged from family, have lost their job or have nowhere to go.

To offer comfort and hope, there will be the special worship service, “Blue Christmas,” on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Officiants will be the Rev. Sharon Holt, the Rev. Carl Kramer, the Rev. Jane Willan, and the Rev. Shelley Nyren. The event will be held at First Baptist Church of Southington, 581 Meriden Ave.

Refreshments will be provided after the service by Plantsville Funeral Home and First Baptist Church. This event is open to everyone regardless of their faith.

For more information, call First Baptist Church, (860) 628-8121; visit the website www.firstbaptistsouthington.org; or the Facebook page “First Baptist Church – Southington.”