Monthly Archives: December 2020

Text: Luke 2:21-40 (Jesus presented at the Temple) * Video of entire service This week, as the calendar changes from December 2020 to January 2021, how will we name the year that is passing? Many have already named it the … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 2:1-20 (the birth of Jesus) Video of the complete service On April 12, I titled my Easter Sunday reflection “Silent spring.” This referred to the gospel stories about Easter, to the private nature of the rebirth of love … Continue reading →

Texts: “Our deepest fear” by Marianne Williamson * Luke 1:46-56 (Mary’s song) Video of complete service “Christmas comes but once a year,” or so goes an old saying that encourages us to celebrate it with abandon. But when I was … Continue reading →

Texts: from “Lifesigns” by Henri Nouwen * Luke 1:26-45 (the birth of Jesus foretold) Video of complete service When I dream about Christmas, I find it easier to imagine feeling joy next year – Christmas 2021 — than this year; … Continue reading →

Texts: “Peacemaking and the spiritual life” by John Dear * Luke 1:18-25 (“waiting in silence”) Video of complete service Advent feels more important this year than usual because getting ready for Christmas during the pandemic requires extra thought and care. … Continue reading →