The holidays aren’t always a happy time for people. Many experience deep sorrow and discomfort during the season that is most often associated with joy.
Which is why many churches have chosen to offer a Blue Christmas Service (also known as a Longest Night Service or A Service of Hope & Remembrance) in addition to their traditional Advent and Christmas celebration services. These services allow those who are dealing with the loss of a loved one, marital problems, financial insecurities or any other issue to feel comfort and reassurance that everything will be OK.
Arkansas United Methodist Churches that are hosting a Blue Christmas or Longest Night service can be found below, along with service times and locations.
Pulaski Heights UMC
4823 Woodlawn Dr, Little Rock, AR
Sunday, November 27, 3 p.m.
Conway First UMC
1610 Prince St, Conway, AR
In-person service: Wednesday, November 30, noon
Available to watch on Facebook: Wednesday, November 30, 5 p.m.
White Hall UMC
301 Church Dr, White Hall, AR
Thursday, December 1, 6:30 p.m.
Pinnacle View UMC
20100 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR
Sunday, December 4, 10 a.m.
This service will be held during the usual Sunday service for “those who are blue, and for those who are not.” Therapy dogs will be available to provide comfort and hope.
Available for live-stream on Facebook and YouTube
Oakley Chapel UMC
203 South Promenade Blvd, Rogers, AR
Sunday, December 4, 5 p.m.
Lakeside UMC
1500 S. Olive St, Pine Bluff, AR
Sunday, December 18, 3 p.m.
First UMC Fort Smith
200 N. 15th Street, Fort Smith, AR
Sunday, December 18, 5 p.m.
First UMC Mountain Home
605 W 6th St, Mountain Home, AR
Sunday, December 18, 5 p.m.
Oak Forest UMC – Little Rock
2415 Fair Park Blvd, Little Rock, AR
Sunday, December 18, 5 p.m.
Concord UMC – Lonoke
150 Concord Church Rd, Lonoke, AR
Tuesday, December 20, 6 p.m.
Hazen First UMC & DeValls Bluff UMC
Virtual services will be offered via Facebook.
Wednesday, December 21, 8 a.m.
Sylvan Hills UMC
9921 Hwy 107, Sherwood, AR
Wednesday, December 21, 3 to 6 p.m.
Lakewood UMC – North Little Rock
1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock, AR
Wednesday, December 21, 5 p.m.
First UMC – North Little Rock
6701 John F Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, AR
Wednesday, December 21, 5:30 p.m.
Beebe First UMC
302 N Main St, Beebe, AR
Wednesday, December 21 at 6 p.m.
Benton First UMC
200 N Market St, Benton, AR
Wednesday, December 21 at 6 p.m.
Clinton First UMC
167 Joe Bowling Rd, Clinton, AR
Wednesday, December 21, 6 p.m.
This service will also be live-streamed on Facebook.
Hot Springs First UMC
1100 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR
Wednesday, December 21 at 6 p.m.
First UMC Little Rock
723 Center St, Little Rock, AR
Wednesday, December 21, 6 p.m.
St. Paul UMC – Searcy
2509 W Beebe Capps Exp, Searcy, AR
Wednesday, December 21 at 6 p.m.
Cornerstone UMC – Jonesboro
1910 Disciple Dr, Jonesboro, AR
Wednesday, December 21, 6:30 p.m.
Jacksonville First UMC
308 W Main St, Jacksonville, AR
Wednesday, December 21, 6:30 p.m.
Lonoke First UMC
220 S Center St, Lonoke, AR
Wednesday, December 21, 7 p.m.
First UMC Rogers
307 W Elm St, Rogers, AR
Wednesday, December 21, 7 p.m.
If your Arkansas United Methodist Church is holding a Christmas service for hope and healing, please email day.davis@arumc.org with the information.