John 2:1-11

Jesus and marginalized people in every age teach us that love is the way to freedom even in the face of oppression.

Rev. Douglas Cox

John 1: 35-51

As we follow and abide in Jesus we come to believe in Jesus and are given life in His presence: a defining perspective, identity, and future.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Luke 2: 22-36

God revealed in Jesus salvation from human oppression and an outpouring of the Holy Spirit to guide all people there. 

Rev. Douglas Cox

Christmas Eve – Luke 2:1-20 and John 1:1-18

The gift of Christmas is God with Us/Emmanuel – news of great joy and promise for all people.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Luke 1:35-56

God invites us, like Mary, to say “yes” to acts of love in the face of suffering, this Christmas and always.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Isaiah 55:1-13

Focus: God’s steadfast love blesses, guides and use God’s people for the joy of all creation.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Isaiah 43:18-19 Luke 1:68-79

Focus: God anoints us for ordinary acts of compassion and neighborliness, which actively engage us in building peace/shalom.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Hope

John 1:1-9

Focus: Our Christmas preparations reveal what we value most, which should be living the transformative hope, promise, and mission of Jesus.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14 John 14:27

Focus: Jesus leads us to reject the Empire’s values and to live based on God’s abundance and a neighborly economy.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Isaiah 9:1-7    John 8:12

Focus:     Isaiah’s prophecy wasn’t just about eternity.  It was about Jesus’ light shining on earth NOW as it is in heaven.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Amos 1:1-2, 5:14-15, 21-24

Focus: God is angered by injustice. God calls disciples to do justice and love kindness. It is a blessing to share abundant life for all people.

Rev. Douglas Cox