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Dear Beloved Community,

This Sunday, December 19th at 10 am, we will gather to celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent by returning to the beginning story of Mary and Elizabeth in the Gospel of Luke.  Advent is a brief, four Sunday, season of the church year where we focus on the preparation for the birth of Christ, Emmanuel, God with us.  We will light four candles on our Advent Wreath (lovingly prepared by Barbara Johnston).

The scripture readings are highlighted by one of the most revered and well-known passages the world over: Mary’s Magnificat.  We have come to know and reflect on this passage over the years through the version we sing during Lent as part of the Holden Evening Vespers. It is a powerful message that sets the tone for Jesus’ upbringing toward his mission as Savior of the world, which will come in very unexpected and upturned ways.

Dear Beloved Community,

This Sunday, December 12th at 10 am, we will gather to celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent – “Rejoice Sunday”  Advent is a brief, four Sunday, season of the church year where we focus on the preparation for the birth of Christ, Emmanuel, God with us.  We will light 3 candles on our Advent Wreath (lovingly prepared by Barbara Johnston).

The scripture readings focus on the call and message of the one born to prepare the way for Christ – John the Baptist.  The message of repentance is one that is joyful because it is calling humanity to the good news for so many of the hurting and despairing that God’s ways of merciful justice, radical generosity, and vocational integrity are going to come!

Dear Beloved Community,

This Sunday, December 5th at 10 am, we will gather to celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent.  This is a brief four Sunday season of the church year where we focus on the preparation for the birth of Christ, Emmanuel, God with us.  We will light two candles on our Advent Wreath (lovingly prepared by Barbara Johnston).

We welcome Sam Altis – M. Div. Fuller Theological Seminary, as our guest preacher! Sam is the Program Director for our Association of Faith Communities organization that provides emergency services for houseless people in our County. Previously, Sam has served on staff for Lutheran Social Services in Tacoma, WA.

Dear Beloved Community,

This Sunday, November 28^th at 10 am, we will gather to celebrate the First Sunday of Advent.  This is a brief 4 Sunday season of the church year where we focus on the preparation for the birth of Christ, Emmanuel, God with us.  We will light a candle on our  Advent Wreath (lovingly prepared by Barbara Johnston) each Sunday. This will lead our hearts to remember the Good News that we will celebrate at Christmas.

Gathering in-person in our worship space is a joyous occasion for sure! But the risks of the pandemic are lingering as we head into the Fall and Winter, so we are taking precautions  described in further detail below.