The Columbia Catholic Mental Health Ministry will hold a Blue Christmas Vigil on Friday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 121 S. Second St., Columbia.

The hourlong service will include prayers, words, and music offering peace, healing, and hope. The service is open to all, regardless of faith tradition, and will provide a sacred space for people struggling with feelings of grief, sadness, and loneliness during the holiday season. The Rev. Mark Harris, pastor of Salem United Church of Christ in Columbia, will share a reflection during the service.

The Columbia Catholic Mental Health Ministry, a joint effort by St. Peter and Holy Trinity parishes, aims to provide spiritual support and community for people experiencing mental health challenges and their families. While not a substitute for mental health treatment, the ministry offers supplemental assistance and information to help overcome stigma and misunderstandings about mental illness.

For more information, contact deacon Jim Doyle at ccmentalhealthministry@gmail.com or 717-343-1102.