There is an Advent tradition within Western Christianity of inviting people to come together for the Longest Night, a night around the time of the winter solstice, when there are more hours of darkness than light. It’s a time to come together for prayers and laments, to mourn the losses and griefs of the year, to let the tears flow for the hurting places in our own lives, as well as for our country and our world. Known also as “Blue Christmas,” a Longest Night Gathering is a safe and sacred small circle to share our individual and communal griefs, read poetry, to pray for justice and restoration, even to hope against hope, through our doubts and tears and fears. Please sign up for this small circle event. We will be meeting from 7-9pm in the All Souls Community Room upstairs.