The Longest Night is a unique winter service of devotion that has a very special ministry focus. This introspective smaller work is intended to be a worship experience of encouragement for those going through times of sorrow and grief during the holidays. Inspired by the solstice, winter’s longest night, this service of music, scripture and prayer brings light into the darkness and offers hope to those in deepest need or who have experienced great loss during the holidays. A small consort orchestration adds a fragile intimacy and innovative color to this special ministry tool. 35 minutes.