Louder Than Fear*

Our newest series is called is called Louder Than Fear. The world around the time of Jesus' birth is one filled with rampant oppression, economic disparity, uncertainty, and instability. And yet, we read throughout the stories of Christ’s birth, the whispers of angels delivering the surprising message: “Do not fear.”

This series takes seriously the angels’ message and trusts that Christ’s birth truly is good news of great joy for all people. We are challenged to consider that "what if naming our fears actually helps us see more clearly how God is breaking in and where God is at work? So let us gently, identify where fear is present—both in the Advent story and in our lives—while also finding our way toward hope, with the angels’ voices in our ears.

*Adapted From Sanctified Art