As a part of the 5 p.m. worship service on Saturday, Dec. 17, Peace Lutheran Church,
1900 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, will host a special liturgy and emphasis that acknowledges that Christmas is not merry for everyone.

Also known in some congregations as a “Blue Christmas Service,” this Shortest Day/Longest Night observance allows anyone who has felt any kind of loss (death, divorce, job, etc.) to come and recognize that each is not alone; each is also held in God’s compassionate care.

The service will be held indoors in the church.