FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR

Merry Christmas!
Christmas is finally here! We have been waiting in anticipation for weeks now, and we finally get to rejoice in the birth of our savior and sing, “Glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth peace among those whom God favors!” (Luke 2:14). It was such a powerful and holy moment to worship with you all on Christmas Eve. One of my favorite moments is singing “Silent Night” by candlelight and hearing the joyful noise God’s people raise to the Lord.
Sundown on Christmas Eve marks the beginning of the Christmas season, which we celebrate as the church for 12 days, the 12 days of Christmas. While the popular song often makes us think that the 12 days lead up to Christmas, they actually start on sundown of Christmas Eve and run 12 days to Epiphany.
Our celebration does not, however, involve 364 gifts as the song might lead us to believe. For us, these 12 days are a reminder that the joy of Christmas is not just something to celebrate for a day or two, but it is so much joy that we are to celebrate the birth of our savior for 12 whole days! So, continue to enjoy
this Christmas season, continue to rejoice in the love incarnate we celebrate, and continue to share the light of the world that Jesus made known to us that night so many years ago.
Also, a reminder that starting January 5th, our worship schedule is changing. Dorchester’s service will begin at 9:15am, and Friend’s service will begin at 10:45am. We have made this change to allow space for more intentional worship and to allow me to be fully present with all on Sunday morning.
With Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love,
Rev. Cameron Miller