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Why a Longest Night Service? (also known as a Blue Christmas Service)


Not everyone is full of Christmas cheer or is singing carols. Some people are feeling lonely, depressed, or saddened from loss of loved ones, loss of their home or job, also the complexities of relationships. They are not ready for “We wish you a Merry Christmas!” We are offering a service that will meet you where you are and let you know you are not alone.



The longest night of the year is December 21. Watch this service online any time from the comfort and privacy of your home. You can feel all the feelings, and it will all be okay. We will share scripture, a brief message, and music. Have a candle (battery or wick) and even light a virtual candle in memory or honor of someone you are missing or just to recognize the toughness of this time. Just show up. Let it be a gift to you.



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Updated: Nov 16, 2022



Sunday, November 20

After Worship

Decorate the church for the Christmas Season

Sunday, November 27

6:00pm

Christmas Tree Lighting and Concert

Wednesday, November 30

5:30pm

Advent Dinner & Messy Church

Saturday, December 3

8am-3pm

Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale

Wednesday, December 14

5:30pm

Christmas Dinner & Messy Church

Sunday, December 18

10:30am

Lessons and Carols - the Christmas Story

Saturday, December 24

4:30 & 7:00pm

Christmas Eve Worship

Sunday, December 25

10:30am

Christmas Celebration Worship



As you have seen by now, Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast with category 4 winds and storm surges causing significant flooding and devastating the southwest area of the state and beyond. The Florida United Methodist Conference has received damage reports of varying levels from at least 150 churches in our area, and we are still assessing the full impact of the storm.

Good news: You can help!

Here are five ways you can help those in need across the state as we begin to rebuild.

  1. Pray. Continue to lift the impacted in prayer.

  2. Give online or in person to our church. 100% of gifts marked "Hurricane Ian" will be used to support the mission of local churches most directly affected by the storm.

  3. Collect cleaning kits. Click here for a list of supplies and instructions on how to assemble a cleaning kit. Kits can be brought to the church on Sunday morning, or dropped off at the Pumpkin Patch during their open hours.

  4. Donate other much-needed items: bottled water, toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates, plastic cutlery, canned food items (pop top preferred), laundry detergent, diapers. Donations can be brought to the church on Sunday morning, or dropped off at the Pumpkin Patch during their open hours.

  5. Call the Disaster Recovery call center. Dial 855-CAT-FUMC to volunteer or share post-storm community needs.

Hurrican Ian
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Tampa, FL 33604

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