Emily Leckie

Following his baptism, Jesus begins his ministry of healing, calling, and teaching.

On this first Sunday of Christmas, the people of God gather to celebrate Christ’s birth with favorite carols. Meanwhile, the scripture contrasts the joyous songs with sounds of wailing, highlighting the reality that birth and death rest side by side in our world. In all of this, Christ is our Immanuel—God with us—who brings peace, […]

Throughout the season of Advent, as we attempt to patiently await the coming of the Christ-child into the world, we acknowledge our longing by focusing on one favorite Christmas hymn each week.

Throughout the season of Advent, as we attempt to patiently await the coming of the Christ-child into the world, we acknowledge our longing by focusing on one favorite Christmas hymn each week.

Throughout the season of Advent, as we attempt to patiently awaitthe coming of the Christ-child into the world, we acknowledge our longingby focusing on one favorite Christmas hymn each week.

Throughout the season of Advent, as we attempt to patiently awaitthe coming of the Christ-child into the world, we acknowledge our longingby focusing on one favorite Christmas hymn each week.