Dear friends in Christ,

The gospel of John describes Jesus’ inception in a very different way than Matthew,
Mark, or Luke. Instead of mangers and angels and shepherds and pregnancies, John
describes love and light and Word. The Word of God incarnate is a phrase that is
thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? What do Christians actually believe?
Does it even matter anymore? The answer to all of these questions runs deeper and
speaks to today’s society much more than most people realize. John’s gospel and
description of Jesus coming into the world answers much of the religious and political
propaganda we are seeing these days, and it answers them with love, light, and clarity.

Please join us this Sunday as we dive deep into the word to discover the Word.

On 12/21 and 12/24 we will be taking a collection for the United Church of Christ
Christmas Fund. CLICK HERE The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy
and lay employees of the United Church of Christ for over 100 years, providing
emergency grants, supplementation of small annuities and health premiums, and
Christmas “Thank You” gift checks each December to our lower-income retirees.

We will also gather on Wednesday, December 24 at 5 PM for a candlelight service of
Lessons and Carols.

I will be out of the office beginning December 25, but will return to lead worship on
January 4. Rodney O. Chadderton will be preaching in my absence on December 28.Thank you, Rodney!

We will look forward to seeing you there.

Many blessings,
Pastor Tracy