Leeds Sanctuary would love to welcome you to a Blue Christmas service on Tuesday 09 December at 5.30pm. 

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. Our Blue Christmas service will be an opportunity to acknowledge and reflect on these emotions through quiet moments and creativity, with live music.

Doors will open at 5.15pm, and the service will run from 5.30pm - 6.30pm. We'll be serving mulled wine, hot drinks and mince pies at the end, so please do let us know if you intend to come so that we can make sure there are enough refreshments for everybody.

Additional Information:

For details of our Safeguarding Policy, please click here.

We will be taking photos at this event which may be used both digitally and in print for marketing and information purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let one of our Team know on the day.

If you would like to come but have concerns or questions about how you might access the Attic, please contact Anna Bland, our Director.

Most of our staff team are Mental Health First Aiders. If you’d appreciate a conversation about your mental health or any concerns you have, please let us know at the event.

We are delighted to be able to offer our events, communities and resources for free, but we would be grateful if you would consider making a donation or becoming a regular giver so that we can continue to run our activities and create new resources for anyone who would like to access them. ​There will be opportunities at this event to make a donation, but should you wish to do this now, please click here.