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Wednesday, December 12, 2007

December 10 through 16

...okay, maybe I'm being converted towards this whole liturgical dealio...

As we journey through this season of Advent, I'm grateful for the juxtaposition of some ideas that can seem at odds: The hopes that Jesus fulfilled, and the places he disappoints. The peace he brought, and the conflict. The joy he brings, and the heartbreak he could prevent, but doesn't.

In this season of restraint and waiting, I'm glad for the chance to embrace the 'already' of Jesus' Kingdom, even as we honestly recognize the many examples of 'not yet'. This week, some of us will gather at our collaborative Advent wreath to light a candle of celebration, and others will light a candle of mourning. And what I love about this church is that those who have much to celebrate are just as likely to mourn for someone else, and vice-versa. Thanks be to God.

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Sunday morning at 10am, we'll gather for a worship service at Jammin' Java, and we'll continue to compare and contrast the promises of Caesar and his Empire on the one hand, and Christ and his Kingdom on the other - this time in relation to the promise of joy.

On Sunday night at 5pm, don't miss our annual Christmas Party and its attendant non-competitive competitions related to chili, gingerbread, and whatever else we can throw on the fire. This is a great time to hang out, to catch up, and to see the old friends who always seem to drop by. We'll be holding it again at the Fairfax Railroad Museum.

We're also excited to be joining forces with our friends at Fairlington Presbyterian Church and some other kindred congregations on December 23 for a Christmas Service. We'll have more details as the planning for the service develops, but if you'll be in the area for the holiday, plan to turn out for this great partnership with our friends Matt and Jan and others.

Labels: Advent, Christmas

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