 Luke’s Gospel begins the story of Jesus with this opening line: “In the time of Herod…” This detail may seem minor to modern readers; however, it reveals layers of information about the fearful world Jesus entered, one filled with rampant oppression, economic disparity, uncertainty, and instability. A world not so unlike our own. And yet, throughout the stories of Christ’s birth, we hear the whispers of angels delivering a surprising message: “Do not fear.” When Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the magi are each called into God’s redemptive story, they do not deny their fears—they move through them. They ask questions, hold fast to courage, trust in good news, and say, “Here I am, Lord.” When we find ourselves in fearful times, can we acknowledge our fears while also insisting on hope? (From A Sanctified Art, LLC)  Dec. 7 - Holy Communion & Brass in Worship We’ll be joined by our beautiful brass ensemble during worship on December 7th. We will also gather at the Table for Holy Communion (open to all). Join us at 10:30 a.m. for pre-service music in-person or via Zoom.  Dec. 14 - Christmas Pageant It's our annual Christmas Pageant, led by the children of our congregation! Join us in person or via Zoom at 10:45 a.m. for this special service. The kids will be sharing scripture, story, and song. We can't wait to see what they've created!  Dec. 21 - Lessons and Carols Join us in-person or via Zoom for our annual Lessons & Carols service, led by members of our vocal and bell choirs.. Many thanks to our musicians for sharing their gifts in this way.  Dec. 24 at 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship
Christmas Eve is a time for singing carols by candlelight and remembering the gift that came to us in a tiny town all those years ago. Join us at 7:00 p.m. on December 24th as we celebrate the birth of Christ by hearing the story once again and sharing Communion at Christ's table (open to all!). People of all ages are welcome at this service, in-person or via Zoom. Pre-service music will begin at 6:45pm. Comments are closed.
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