Emily Leckie

Second Sunday in Advent Faith as a way of life for people from all backgrounds. On this second Sunday of Advent, we wait with PEACE in our hearts for the coming of Immanuel – God with us – in the presence of the Christ-child in the manger.

First Sunday in Advent Faith as a way of life for people from all backgrounds. On this first Sunday of Advent, we wait with Hope in our hearts for the coming of Immanuel – God with us – in the presence of the Christ-child in the manger.

God, who delivered the people of Judah out of the hands of the Babylonians in order to be a light to the nations, delivers us out of bondage to greed, covetousness, and sin so that our lives may be a blessing to all.

On this day, we remember the saints who have gone before us, trusting that they rest secure in the arms of God as we do during our lives. We also remember that while we struggle with sin, we are defined as God’s beloved children, made saints in our baptism.

Rooted in the past and growing into the future, the church must always be reformed in order to live out the love of Christ in an ever-changing world. We celebrate the good news of God’s grace, that Jesus Christ sets us free every day to do this life-transforming work. Trusting in the freedom given to […]

God of deliverance, you saved the people of Israel and chose Joshua to lead your people to the Promised Land. Choose us, and equip us to live with faith and peace. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.