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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

As the old Christmas carol says, it's the most wonderful time of the year, with the kids jingle-belling and everyone telling you to "be of good cheer." Which makes it a particularly difficult time of ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor's note: This story has been updated with information about additional church services of remembrance. Not every holiday season is joyful for everyone. If you’re facing this holiday season ...