Dear friends in Christ,

The story of Jesus’ birth is a strange one, especially since it occurs in a whirlwind of
political activity. The Gospel of Luke details a birth that starts with a nation-wide census
and ends with an angel appearing in the sky in a remote area in the middle of the night.
And yet, as disconnected as these seem, all of Luke’s details are significant. As we
celebrate the third Sunday of Advent, we will dig into the good news of Jesus’ birth and
how it was received by so many different groups in ancient Israel. Please join us as we
discover the good news that we still receive, and how this unlikely birth still brings us
joy.

Please plan on returning to the sanctuary Sunday afternoon at 2 PM for a holiday
concert from the studio and students of Mark Abulencia.

We will look forward to seeing you there!