A Promise of Peace

Advent, this ‘getting ready’ season, can so easily become a season that is all about doing.  At home people are cleaning, getting out their Christmas decorations, purchasing a tree, baking, hosting, and attending parties and simply getting ready for Christmas.

So what a relief to come to worship on the second Sunday of Advent and hear the Promise of Peace.  Except… that in today’s passage, we hear a fiery preacher, John the Baptist, and his message doesn’t sound so peaceful at all. But listen carefully!  I think he is onto something!  John demands that we get ready for Jesus with a different kind of preparation that calls us to examine our lives, our values, and our priorities.  Join us.

 

Sunday worship begins at 10:15AM.

Join us in person in our sanctuary or watch online via Zoom, Facebook or YouTube Live.

 

Bulletin Link

December 8th, 2024

 

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Upcoming Sundays

 

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December 8th, 2024

A Promise of Peace
Malachi 3:1-4 + Luke 3:1-6

 

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December 15th, 2024

A Promise to Rejoice In
Zephaniah 3:14-20 + Philippians 4:4-7

 

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December 22nd, 2024

A Promise of Love – Christmas Program
Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

 

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December 24th, 2024

Joint Alameda and Oakland Circuit Christmas Eve Service

5:30 PM at Twin Towers UMC/Embrace Church

 

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December 29th, 2024

Our Church Members Witness to God’s Grace this Year

Psalm 66:16-20 and Hebrew 11:1