Because God first loved us, we are devoted to sharing that love by;
Building authentic relationships with our neighbors
Creating safe spaces for belonging and connection
Serving communities locally, regionally, and globally.
To become faithful and compassionate followers of Jesus Christ.
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As we enter the season of Advent and prepare to celebrate Christmas, we also look forward to a new year full of possibilities. Recently, our church community shared reflections using four images to describe how we feel in the life of the church: a car stuck in the mud, a puzzle piece that didn’t fit, someone anxious, and someone self-content.
What stood out most was the recognition that we all find ourselves in these moments at different times. None of us is “stuck” forever; none of us is perfectly aligned, and none of us navigates life without moments of fear or contentment. This awareness invites us to practice empathy, patience, and love—not only for ourselves but for one another.
Our recent conversation reminded us that our core values as a church, connection, relationships, and love, are not just ideals we talk about, but ways of life we are called to embody. As we move through Advent, Christmas, and into the new year, these values guide how we show up for others. How do we live them out?
Connection begins before we even invite someone to church. It starts with showing up in someone’s life in meaningful ways: listening, checking in, sharing a meal, offering support when times are tough. Relationships deepen when we commit to being present, not just in moments that are easy, but in messy, uncertain, and challenging moments too. Love flows naturally when we accompany others with patience and authenticity, celebrating joys and carrying burdens together.
In the coming weeks and months, consider how you might show up more intentionally: a phone call to someone you know is struggling, a note of encouragement to a neighbor, a moment to sit and truly listen. Connect with others through our various ministries, join a small group, start a small group, all of these help to deepen our connection with one another. Let’s take these small but meaningful steps to live into our values as a church family, so that our words and actions reflect the love we profess.
As Advent reminds us, Christ comes into our world not as a distant figure, but as Emmanuel, God with us. Light shines in the darkness and the darkness cannot and will not overtake it. May this season and the year ahead inspire us to embody that presence in our daily lives, building deeper connections, stronger relationships, and more authentic love within our church and in the wider community.
Pastor Chris Smith
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