United Church of Canada Moderator, Rev. Kimberly Heath,
We had family with us on Christmas Day but our Turkey-palooza with 14 of us across three generations is tomorrow, around our table. --actually tables. We don't have an old-timey kids table but we have to do some creative extending to accommodate everyone. When our three children were young we often had guests around our Christmas board whether extended family or various waifs, those who were a long way from their families or folk we realized would have been alone otherwise. I give Ruth huge credit for this hospitality because my minister's lead-up to Christmas was hectic and early some Christmas mornings I was visiting sick folk in hospital.
The title for our new Moderator Kimberly Heath's first Christmas Message is Setting a Place at the Table This Christmas. Sure it's Boxing Day, but Christmas is a season in the Christian year, so here is a summary of the message and a link to hear it.
In her annual Christmas message, The United Church of Canada Moderator, Rev. Kimberly Heath, reflects on the surprising origin of the word "Bedlam" and how its meaning connects the original Nativity scene to the confusion of our modern world.
"We follow Jesus into it, seeking out the lost, welcoming the lonely, and setting a place at the table for everyone."
This Christmas, amidst fear, division, and uncertainty, the small things we do—as individuals and communities of faith—bring essential hope, peace, joy, and love.
May the deep peace of the running wave, the shining stars, and the Prince of Peace be with you and flow through you this day and always.
Merry Christmas from The United Church of Canada.
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