The Rev. Bryan Sirchio originally wrote a song “Dream God’s Dream” for a youth retreat in 1991. Bryan observes, “I wanted to remind the youth that Martin’s ‘dream’ was actually God’s dream… The challenge of course is for us all to do what’s ours to do to make sure that the ‘Dream’ doesn’t just remain a dream. It needs to become reality.”

Artist Adrian Sanchez, currently incarcerated in a California Institution for Men, created the “Process of Life” painting as part of an arts program funded by a local congregation. Sanchez’ art reminds us the chick can become the rooster, that no gift is too small to help make God’s Dream a reality.

Over these weeks, we will wonder, “How can we help make God’s Dream a reality?”

Christians have no other king than Jesus. On this special Sunday in the Christian year, we denounce all other allegiances and loyalties to any power or principality other than the God we know in the loving, compassionate, self sacrificing Christ. Communion is served and open to all who hunger.

Each year, on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, the Chester Valley Ministers Associations gathers a diverse collection of clergy and community leaders to guide us in an Interfaith Thanksgiving Gathering and worship service.

Every Advent, we light candles, sing carols, and pray for Christ’s coming because we believe God entered a frightened world to bring good news. We hold onto hope because we believe that Christ did come—that’s the promise of the season. Our hope is not flimsy or fleeting. It’s gritty, resilient, and can endure—no matter what we fear or face. This season, let us insist on hope and trust that good news is greater than fear.

This special service is designed to fully include children in the story of Christmas. Think of it as a Christmas play with no rehearsals. There are costumes, props, scripts, and songs. We help children (and any others who are willing) find a way to participate as you enter the door. Afterward, we’ll share some snacks and s’mores around the fire pit, and give out goodie bags to every young one. Merry Christmas!

Liturgy and lights, carols and choirs, scripture and sermon, liturgy and the Lord’s Supper. The majesty and mystery of a God who comes among us as one of us, in the flesh, gives us goosebumps. We are carriend into the awe and beauty of a child who is strong enough in his weakness to heal a broken world. Join us at 800pm, then linger for something warm to eat and drink before return to our homes.