Emmaus Road Church | Fort Collins, Colorado

Pastor Andy Lucas teaches that Epiphany is a cautionary tale. Christ and His light can be within our midst, but we often tend to snuff Him out as He challenges the status quo. But for any who think of themselves as on the outside, Epiphany shines the light of good news. That any who is seeking is welcome to come and find Christ.

Pastor Andy Lucas teaches that Epiphany is a cautionary tale. Christ and His light can be within our midst, but we often tend to snuff Him out as He challenges the status quo. But for any who think of themselves as on the outside, Epiphany shines the light of good news. That any who is seeking is welcome to come and find Christ.

Pastor Grace Easton reminds how the birth of Jesus is a story of God redeeming our darkness into light. It is a story of hope for us all.

Pastor Grace Easton reminds how the birth of Jesus is a story of God redeeming our darkness into light. It is a story of hope for us all.

Teaching from Matthew's account of Mary and Joseph's angelic visitations and the moments leading up to our Savior's birth, we learn from the actions of Joseph. In spite of the conflict he is facing he chooses to trust God and follow the adventure.

Teaching from Matthew's account of Mary and Joseph's angelic visitations and the moments leading up to our Savior's birth, we learn from the actions of Joseph. In spite of the conflict he is facing he chooses to trust God and follow the adventure.

The third Sunday of Advent is called “Gaudete” Sunday. Each Sunday in the season of Advent is supposed to be feast day, a celebration, but this week is especially so. The third week of Advent is a time of joy, a time of being thankful for all that has been given—the promise of the Savior who has come, who is present, and who promises a return. The third Sunday of Advent is a day for celebration. Peel away the penitential mood that Advent brings, and rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, “Rejoice!”

The third Sunday of Advent is called “Gaudete” Sunday. Each Sunday in the season of Advent is supposed to be feast day, a celebration, but this week is especially so. The third week of Advent is a time of joy, a time of being thankful for all that has been given—the promise of the Savior who has come, who is present, and who promises a return. The third Sunday of Advent is a day for celebration. Peel away the penitential mood that Advent brings, and rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, “Rejoice!”

Advent is about anticipating something that is on the horizon, something greater than we can imagine on our own, something that speaks of God breaking in to the world we know. The season, calls our communities to choose the way of peace, in their homes, in their communities, and in their online presence—as the beginning point. From there, the season calls us to begin having an influence around us in the way of peace, to call for peacemaking in our schools and neighborhoods, in our local government and community priorities.

Advent is about anticipating something that is on the horizon, something greater than we can imagine on our own, something that speaks of God breaking in to the world we know. The season, calls our communities to choose the way of peace, in their homes, in their communities, and in their online presence—as the beginning point. From there, the season calls us to begin having an influence around us in the way of peace, to call for peacemaking in our schools and neighborhoods, in our local government and community priorities.