The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce and its members are busy with many holiday-related events.  While those of the Chamber itself are meant to feed off and spread joy, one of its members is focusing on providing emotional comfort to those who need it.  It’s part of a “Blue Christmas” service happening at Taylorville Christian Church on Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Hope House of Central Illinois, a Chamber member, is orchestrating the event.  The organization is focused on supporting parents who have lost a child.  Co-founder and board member Monica Wamsley says the evening is meant for anyone for whom this is not – as the popular song describes – the most wonderful time of the year. 

Wamsley adds that this time of year can be especially difficult for parents grieving the loss of a child, even well beyond when the loss happens. 

As for the Chamber’s happenings, they have been heavily involved in the Christmas In The Park events organized by the Taylorville Park District.  Staff members have volunteered time at multiple events.

The Chamber has three new members.  They include Carmean Electrical Service Inc., the Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois, and Burton’s Tap.

More information on the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce is available at www.taylorvillechamber.com.

Krystal Baker and Monica Wamsley appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.