But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. –Luke 2:10-11

Merry Christmas Everyone!

As the glow of Christmas Eve lingers, we move together into the First Sunday of Christmas. We are still wrapped in wonder, still listening for the good news. This week our guiding symbol is the Angel, and our scripture comes from Luke 2:8–14, where heaven breaks into song and joy spills out into the night.

The angels are not using their inside voices as they praise, rejoice, and proclaim the Christmas message. They invite weary shepherds (and us) to lift our eyes, to trust that “good news of great joy” is still being sung over the world. On Sunday, we’ll lean into that joy and revel with the angels, remembering that Christmas is not confined to one night, but continues to echo with hope, peace, and love.

I look forward to worshipping with you on YouTube or in person as we celebrate the message that still rings out:

“To you is born this day… a Savior.”