'Blue' Christmas Service led by Rev Michael Allardice

Sunday 30 November 2025
14:00 to 15:00

'Blue' Christmas Service

Adapted from materials produced by Ana Gobledale A one-hour reflective service

on the First Sunday of Advent

This is a service of reflection and you are invited to come forward to light candles or stay seated as you feel comfortable and appropriate in doing so.

During the hymns, we will remain seated as we sing.

Order of Service

Welcome

Opening prayer

Reading Isaiah 40: selected verses

CH4 273               O come, o come, Emanuel

“Morning Poem” by Mary Oliver

Reading Lamentations 3:1-3, 19-26

CH4 290 The race that long in darkness pined

A LITURGY OF LIGHT & REMEMBERING

(lighting the blue Advent candles)

CH4 305 In the bleak midwinter

Prayer

CH4 309 Still the Night

Benediction

(remain seated)

You are invited to enjoy the space in silence after the service is over, and if you would like to talk with someone or ask for prayer, we will be available afterwards.

Location
Main Street
Kilrenny
Fife
KY10 3JJ
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