Christmas Eve | Saturday, December 24
1:00 pm | Children's Communion & CandlelightIn-person
Join Pastors Jennifer and Heather in the Sanctuary for a special children's Christmas Eve communion & candlelight worship. There will be child-friendly liturgy, interaction, and sensory storytelling as we celebrate the birth of baby Jesus together. |
5:00 pm | Traditional Communion & CandlelightIn-Person & Livestream
Join us in the Sanctuary, in-person or via livestream, for a special evening of worship with communion, candlelight, and string ensemble, Indigo Strings. Enjoy homemade hot chocolate following the service. |
COVID-19 Updates & Reminders:
- Nursery care is available during all services.
- All air filtration has been upgraded to meet CDC recommendations.
- Masks are welcome but not required
- Nursery care is available during all services.
- All air filtration has been upgraded to meet CDC recommendations.
- Masks are welcome but not required
Christmas Day | Sunday, December 25
12:00 pm | Worship: Potluck, Carols, and Scripture
Worship on Christmas Day will be at 12 noon in the fellowship hall. Worship will include potluck lunch, carols and scripture readings. Pajamas are welcome! Bring a side dish to share.
From Generation to Generation
As we read through and studied the scriptures we selected, a line from Mary’s song of protest and praise gave us pause:
Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
for the Mighty One has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
His mercy is for those who fear him
from generation to generation.
(Luke 1: 48b-50)
Despite the challenges and vulnerability she faced, Mary could glimpse the scale and scope of the good news she was part of bringing forth. This good news transcends time and space—it was and is bigger than just her. Christ is coming for collective liberation: God’s redemption is at work for years to come. Therefore, the promise is meant to be lived out and passed on from generation to generation.
We are invited to look at the characters in our scriptures and wonder: What did each character pass on or contribute? How did each character participate in God’s liberation and love? Which characters try to thwart God’s justice and what can we learn from them? What is our role now? What is our generation’s task? What will we carry forth, and what should we leave behind?
The root word of “generation” is “gen” meaning “origin” or “birth.” Our theme is also a call to action: what are we being called to generate or bring forth? What have your ancestors and those who have come before you passed on for you to continue? Who are the spiritual elders in your community who planted the seeds for the things that are now blooming? What seeds are you planting for the future?
From Generation to Generation... reminds us of the ways our lives, histories, actions, and stories are interconnected and woven together. In the midst of narratives, policies, and rhetoric designed to divide us, what does it look like to practice belonging to one another? The work of God is always unfolding—in and through us. This Advent season, how will we carry it forth?
Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
for the Mighty One has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
His mercy is for those who fear him
from generation to generation.
(Luke 1: 48b-50)
Despite the challenges and vulnerability she faced, Mary could glimpse the scale and scope of the good news she was part of bringing forth. This good news transcends time and space—it was and is bigger than just her. Christ is coming for collective liberation: God’s redemption is at work for years to come. Therefore, the promise is meant to be lived out and passed on from generation to generation.
We are invited to look at the characters in our scriptures and wonder: What did each character pass on or contribute? How did each character participate in God’s liberation and love? Which characters try to thwart God’s justice and what can we learn from them? What is our role now? What is our generation’s task? What will we carry forth, and what should we leave behind?
The root word of “generation” is “gen” meaning “origin” or “birth.” Our theme is also a call to action: what are we being called to generate or bring forth? What have your ancestors and those who have come before you passed on for you to continue? Who are the spiritual elders in your community who planted the seeds for the things that are now blooming? What seeds are you planting for the future?
From Generation to Generation... reminds us of the ways our lives, histories, actions, and stories are interconnected and woven together. In the midst of narratives, policies, and rhetoric designed to divide us, what does it look like to practice belonging to one another? The work of God is always unfolding—in and through us. This Advent season, how will we carry it forth?
Advent Small Groups
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We are offering three different small group times as we prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus. Join us online or in person as we dive into meaningful conversations about Advent Scriptures and amazing art inspired by them.
Find a class on Monday evenings, Thursday evenings, or Tuesday mornings, the choice is yours! |
Resources for Advent
Advent kitsBring Advent home with you.
Kits include:
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