Blue Christmas Reading and Prayer

About this episode

This episode features an abbreviated version of the Blue Christmas service, emphasizing the importance of community and hope through readings.

An abbreviated version of Blue Christmas 2024, which we had planned at The Meadow of Ottawa. This is such an important service to be present for one another. This recording won’t do it justice, yet there is much hope in hearing these readings. May you enjoy this first podcast episode.

People in this episode

Host: Rev. Marcella Velandia Ciccotelli

Topics covered

• Blue Christmas
• spirituality
• community support
• readings
• hope

Keywords

• Blue Christmas
• readings
• prayer
• spirituality
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Meadow of Ottawa

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