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Fourth Sunday of Advent: We See God in Each Other

This week we return to Mary’s experience. After receiving the news from the angel, she retreats to her cousin Elizabeth’s house. When Mary arrives (perhaps unannounced), Elizabeth doesn’t just welcome her—she is filled with the Holy Spirit and speaks a blessing upon Mary as her own child leaps and kicks within her womb. She sees how God is at work and names it out loud. In this moment of profound solidarity, Mary and Elizabeth see the divine in one another. From generation to generation, we can see how God is at work in our relationships. The way we see the divine in each other impacts how we live and move in the world. When we view every human being as a child of God, we generate a different world.

Today we celebrate our annual lessons and carols service with our college students reading the scriptures. Special music will be shared by our bell choirs. The Senior Choir will be singing.

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Third Sunday of Advent: We Can Choose a Better Way
Matthew 1:18-25 | Isaiah 35:1-10

As far as Joseph knows, his new wife has been unfaithful to him and broken their marriage contract. And yet, instead of punishment, he chooses not to publicly disgrace or humiliate her. This interruption in his life becomes a holy invitation when the angel comes to him in a dream and says, “Do not be afraid.” When he awakes, Joseph once again has the courage to choose a better way. He chooses to stay with Mary, to become an adoptive parent. He chooses peace over violence, grace over condemnation. When have our ancestors also chosen a better way, and when have they not? Isaiah 35 is a vision of what happens when we choose a better way: the wilderness blooms, water breaks forth in the desert, eyes are opened, ears are unstopped, sorrow and sadness flee away. A highway shall appear and it will become a holy way.

The Senior Choir will be singing the Cantata.

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Second Sunday of Advent: God meets us in our fear

Luke 1:26-38 | Isaiah 11:1-10

When the angel Gabriel comes to Mary, she is perplexed and confused—and no doubt, afraid. And yet, the angel’s news is: “Do not be afraid.” Do not be afraid. We hear this refrain all throughout the Christmas story and remember it is the most common phrase in all the bible. From generation to generation, God shows up in the midst of our fear and uncertainty and confusion. From generation to generation, faithful people have said “yes” despite apprehension. From generation to generation, our ancestors in faith have accepted the invitation. The prophecy in Isaiah paints a vision of what we work toward when we say “yes”: righteousness and equity reign, the wolf lives with the lamb, no harm or hurt shall destroy the earth, a child shall lead the way.

Spirit will be singing.  Communion will be shared at the chancel rail.

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Matthew 1:1-17 | Isaiah 2:1-5
Our series begins with Matthew’s genealogy. In that long list of names, we remember the trauma and triumph of those who came before; each name holds a story and their story gives way to Christ’s story. When you zoom in, you may not be able to see how each character propels the story forward, but when you zoom out, you can see how each story is woven together into a larger tapestry. The Isaiah passage illustrates a convergence of opposing groups and identities coming together. Instead of the way of the past—of war—they learn a new way by transforming their weapons into gardening tools. What are the old paths that we’ve followed, and where must we diverge into a new way?

The Senior Choir will be singing.

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The reign of God, observed on this Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday. The Apostle Paul proclaims the reign of Christ in Colossians 1: 11-20. In our Gospel lesson, Luke 23: 33-43, at the place of the Skull, Jesus is crucified. This morning we will share in healing prayers.

Senior Choir will be singing. Today, we welcome CH (LTC) Craig M. Johnson, Fort Detrick Garrison Chaplain, a minister of the United Church of Christ as our preacher this morning.

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God is creating new heaven and new earth, a reign of harmony and wholeness for all creation. The prophet Isaiah foresees a day in Isaiah 65: 17-25 when there shall be peace and rejoicing for the whole world. Jesus warns his disciples in Luke 21: 5-19 against idle speculation about the future. We do not know exactly what the future holds, but we live with confidence in the present age because we know that God holds the future.

Spirit will be singing. The Rev. Kirstin Shrom-Rhoads will be preaching.

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The community of faith, as well as individuals, can experience moments of doubt and crises of faith. In such moment, we can turn to God, hold on to faith, stand firm, and care for one another in love. In 2 Thessalonians 2: 13-17, the Thessalonians are urged to hold on to the truth of their traditions and faith. Our Gospel lesson, Luke 20: 27-38, is a riddle about the afterlife, asked in order to trap Jesus.

We will share in Holy Communion at the chancel rail on this All Saints Sunday as we remember in prayer those members of the congregation and friends and family members who have died in the past year. The Senior Choir will be singing.

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