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JT45242

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1. Our congregation has for about a decade...longest night service

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Fri Dec 19, 2025, 05:51 PM

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Our minister of music pushed for it because of knowing a lot if people with mental health issues. But really addresses that the holiday season is tough for many people.

Not sure if my family will attend this year. Father in law does just before Thanksgiving after a tough battle with cancer.

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