How the story of the magi encourages us to appreciate the world around and shine Christ’s light into the lives of others.  

What does Matthew’s Gospel and the arrival of the Wise Men tell us about religious and political reform?   About Jesus’ identity, and how this impacts us, 2,000 years later.

Mary and Joseph take baby Jesus to the temple, in Jerusalem.  There they meet Simeon and Anna who make some pretty big predictions about the life Jesus would live and the kind of person that he would become. 

As always, we are challenged to consider what that has to do with us, 2,000 years later. 

Imagine your perfect Christmas celebration  … what does it look like?   Whose there with you?  What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve ever received?  What does Christmas invite us to be and to do?   (John 1:1-14)

Merry Christmas!   Let’s spend some time celebrating someone who has moved into our neighbourhood!  (John 1:1-14)

Today we read about a young woman’s encounter with an angel with a life changing message.  Some of that change would be overwhelming, some would bring great sadness, and some would bring her great joy.   Come and listen to how it turns out.   (Luke 1:26-38)