Sunday, December 21, 2025; 7p.m.; BLUE CHRISTMAS WORSHIP; CUMC, Endicott NY

0:00 Start; - We apologize for poor video quality at times of low lighting. 10:25 Prelude; Ted Davenport 16:55 Welcome; - Pastor Teressa 19:17 Opening Prayer; - Sarah Hungerford 20:06 Lighting the Christ Candle; - Pastor Teressa & Sarah Hungerford 20:17 Hymn; "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"- Sean Stafford & Jaron Jones 23:38 Scripture; Isaiah 11:1-5- Sarah Hungerford 25:06 Words of Hope & Grace; - Pastor Teressa 31:31 Candle Lighting Litany; - Pastor Teressa & Sarah Hungerford 33:48 Prayer Time; - Pastor Teressa 47:09 Carrying the Light With Us; - Pastor Teressa 47:24 Hymn; "In the Bleak Midwinter"- Sean Stafford & Jaron Jones 51:20 Blessing of Hope; - Sarah Hungerford 52:20 Postlude; Ted Davenport The holiday season is not a time for of joy for everyone. Those living with grief and loss, those going through hardships and difficulties, and those who struggle during these longer nights often feel lost and unseen in the midst of the holiday glitz. You are seen. Your struggles are real. Join with other beloved members of Central Church and the larger community in a service specifically designed for those struggling this time of year. The Blue Christmas Service is a worship time filled with candles and prayers, scripture readings and music. Our featured musician this year is Ted Davenport on the harp. On-line worshipers can find the worship bulletin and other service-related information at Central’s web page: https://www.centralumcendicott.org/bu.... Central’s in-building gatherings fully meet state and county Covid criteria. New York State protocols and CDC regulations continue to evolve, and Central’s practices change with them. Here’s what to expect: 1. The CDC indicates that Broome County is at the "Low" community incidence rate for Covid-19. In-house worshipers are encouraged to mask at their comfort level and stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, including recommended booster doses. 2. All building entrances are open. Hand sanitizers are available at the sanctuary entrances. The use of Friendship Pads for contact tracing will continue. 3. Café Central, Childcare, Christian Education, and Faith Formation have resumed. Contact the church office (607-754-6060; [email protected]) for van transportation and all of the latest details. We are invited and encouraged to set our reminders, set our spirits and souls, and participate in fellowship and worship this Sunday- whether virtually or in-person. May it empower us for witness and service all week long! FOLLOW CENTRAL: -  / central-umc   -  / central_umchurch   𝘾𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙇 𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙈𝙀𝙏𝙃𝙊𝘿𝙄𝙎𝙏 𝘾𝙃𝙐𝙍𝘾𝙃 Central UMC celebrates the diversity of all God’s people, believing all are created in God’s image and equally loved by God our creator. We fully include all persons who enter our doors, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race creed, age, economic status, physical status or mental abilities. Central United Methodist Church 17 Nanticoke Ave. Endicott NY 13760 (607) 754-6060 𝘼𝘽𝙊𝙐𝙏 𝘾𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙇’𝙎 𝙑𝙄𝘿𝙀𝙊 𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙔 Central respects copyright and intellectual property. Song lyrics are provided courtesy of CCLI License #2908520. We post videos of our worship services. The music that we webcast is authorized by CCS's Webcast license. Internet song performances on this video and our website are authorized under the WorshipCast license # WC8052. Central United Methodist Church, | 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott, NY For questions contact Mark Marino at [email protected].