Blue Christmas 2026
At Leeds Sanctuary, we recognise that for many people,
Christmas creates complicated emotions.
It can be a very exciting time with opportunities for much joy, but it can also enhance feelings of grief, anxiety and loneliness. Mass celebration at a time when many are unable to celebrate, perhaps due to poverty or war, can also raise feelings of guilt, and holding these emotions together can be overwhelming and exhausting.
Each year, we at Leeds Sanctuary create opportunities and resources which support you to acknowledge this - whether that be on-site or online; collectively or in your own time.
Scroll down for more information about our Blue Christmas Midwinter Retreat, regular community opportunities, and resources.
Blue Christmas Midwinter Retreat
Visit us at Mill Hill Chapel on Wednesday 09 December for a Blue Christmas Midwinter Retreat space, designed to support you reflect in the Christmas season.
In the Church Hall, there will be spaces for mindfulness and creative activities, hosted by our Practitioners, Emma and Eleanor, and we’ll be hosting space for quiet reflection in the Chapel itself.
Doors will open at 3pm, and you can stay for as long as you’d like until 6pm. We'll also be serving refreshments throughout the afternoon.
To register, please visit TicketSource through the button below.
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