Winter failed to show up to its winter solstice service yesterday at Second Congregational Church of Greenwich.



Although the arrival of winter and the advent of Christmas were the main themes for the event, the mild weather didn't conjure an image of any winter wonderland.



"We were hoping for better special effects," said the Rev. Robert Naylor, senior minister at the church on East Putnam Avenue, as he noted the lack of snow.



Winter officially arrived at 7:22 p.m. last night. To mark the longest and darkest day of the year, Second Congregational held a service of Scripture reading, carol singing and labyrinth walking on its property at the Greenwich Labyrinth for Peace and Healing. ...