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Journey to the Manger

Dear Friends,
As we enter the Advent season, we turn to preparing our hearts with curiosity, wonder, and anticipation. Advent is a time of watching and waiting—a season that calls us to slow down, look deeply, and listen for God’s presence in the midst of our busy lives. This year, we are embracing that spirit of sacred attentiveness through the Worship Design Studio’s Advent program, “What Child Is This?”, which guides us in exploring the many ways Christ comes to us—with mystery, humility, and hope.
Throughout the four weeks of Advent, “What Child Is This?” will help shape our worship, and spiritual practices. Each Sunday we will consider a different dimension of Christ’s identity and the transformative meaning of His birth. The “anchor image” for this series is the nativity scene, or crèche. I’ve invited the congregation to bring in their own sets to share with us. Some will be sturdy and able to withstand playing children, other sets will be quite fragile.
Of course, the actual reality of each of these characters was fragile and difficult in real life. This worship series is meant to help us know more about who Jesus is by looking at the actual lives and circumstances of these narratives. Through the Advent season, we will come to appreciate that God is also with us in our fragility.
I hope this Advent series becomes a meaningful journey for all of us. May this season draw us closer to God and to one another as we prepare—once again—to welcome Christ into our world and our lives. Let us journey together with wonder, expectation, and a spirit ready to receive the miracle of Christmas.
With you on the Journey,
Rev. Jen