This time of year is full of fun and festivities! Our churches are often decking the halls and putting on special programs that celebrate the First Advent. And many of our thoughts and ideas are focused on togetherness of families and loved ones. The holiday season is a source of joy and happiness for most of us. And it should be! At the same time, there are people in our congregations who sometimes get overlooked as we are concentrating on our own celebrations. This holiday season, let’s be intentional in making sure that we include everyone. Especially those for whom these next few weeks may be difficult. Here is a non exhaustive list of those who may need some extra TLC this Christmas Season.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://spectrummagazine.org/views/2019/merry-christmas-all