10 Dec Second Candle of Advent
It has been said that peace is not the absence of pain, but the presence of God. This weekend, we light the second candle of Advent in contemplation of the Christ child’s imminent arrival – God with us. You may recall that a certain angel foretold the birth. God sent Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth to young woman named Mary. Gabriel came to her and said…hang on…
It’s not my story to tell. You really should hear it from the source. Which is part of the Sunday morning worship plan. Rev. Thomas Carr will offer an embodied message for all ages – a living, breathing bible story. He’ll say more when you see him. I mean, Gabriel in the flesh! Do not be afraid, beloved, for you have found favor with God!
By the way, Rev. Carr is a retired ordained minister (American Baptist Churches, USA). He is a certified Spiritual Director who works with individuals and groups in spiritual and vocational discernment. He is an activist for local, state, and national environmental and human justice concerns; co-founder and coordinator of the American Baptist Churches, USA, Creation Justice Network (ABC, CJN) and the Connecticut Interreligious Eco-Justice Network (IREJN). Rev. Carr also facilitates book groups and bible studies here at First Church.
Be blessed. Be a blessing.
Rev. Fredd
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