All Are Welcome

Service of the Longest Night
a time of prayer and reflection, candlelight and connection
to remember... to grieve... to find hope

There are times when we are hurting during these pre-Christmas days, and we need to know we are not alone. Some are grieving for loved ones who have died. Some are suffering from broken relationships, unemployment, and other kinds of loss. During this time of increasing darkness, we need each other. And we need the light God shines in the midst of our blues.

Whether you are feeling sad or you just want to support others going through tough times… you are welcome to join in this time of remembrance, companionship, and hope. We’ve got two dates and two locations for you to choose from.

Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7:30pm
Rivier College, Dion Center (Clement Street)
Nashua, New Hampshire

Sunday, Dec. 21 at 8:00pm
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, St. James Hall
Pennacook St. and Pine St.
Manchester, New Hampshire

Feel free to bring… pictures of those you are missing, a poem to read or a story to share, a friend or two, or just bring yourself. If you'd like to have pictures of those you are remembering put into a slide show, please send them to Crystal Mohrmann at crystal24@gmail.com.

This event is sponsored by… By the Way; Birch Tree Counseling, Londonderry, NH; and Rivier College Students of Ailing Mothers and Fathers. If you have any questions, call Kari at 603-889-7537.

Directions to Rivier's Dion Center:From the Everett Turnpike/Route 3, take Exit 4. If coming from the north, turn left at lights onto East Dunstable Rd. If coming from the south, turn right onto East Dunstable Rd.. Take right at third light (about 1 mile) onto Main Street. At the roundabout (rotary), take the second right onto the campus. Turn left on Clement Street and follow the signs to the Dion Center, on the left.

Directions to Gethsemane's St. James Hall:Take exit 6 off of 293/Everett Turnpike and turn right on Amoskeag St. which becomes Salmon St. after you cross the bridge. Turn right on Elm St. and left on Pennacook. The parking lot and entrance to St. James Hall will be on your left before you reach Pine St.