Christmas is not always easy. That will be the case for many people this year. The Christmas we are sold in the twinkling lights, the merry music, the adverts of happy families smiling at each other – even if it has to be via Zoom – is not the reality for everyone. It can be a time of intense loneliness, sad memories, the pain of broken relationships.

If that sounds familiar or you are feeling anxious or just really jaded, listen to our Longest Night service here, a quiet time of music, prayer and reflection.