The First Word of Christmas Is… Courage.” 

The word “Advent” meaning “coming” and with the coming of Jesus means there less and less room for fear.  Sometimes fear threatens to overwhelm in loud and quiet ways in our life but what if this season we rediscovered the boldness at the heart of the Christmas story. From Zechariah’s long-held prayers to Mary’s surrender, from Joseph’s quiet obedience to the shepherds’ terrified wonder, Scripture reminds us that God still meets our fear with grace. Each week we’ll confront a different kind of fear—fear of asking, fear of what God asks of us, fear of what others may think, and fear of change—inviting Christ to turn our worry into worship. Come experience the hope, peace, and courage that arrive in the words of angels and the cry of a newborn King: “Do not be afraid.”