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After receiving the angel’s extraordinary news, Mary retreats to Elizabeth and Zechariah’s home to digest her new calling. She seeks refuge—physical safety and emotional protection. She receives a safe haven, a home for her heart to soon sing praise. Sanctuary and safe space is so crucial for everyone, especially the mother of Christ while she prepares to become a home for God. Sanctuary is anywhere God’s love dwells freely and abundantly.

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Invited Home.

There is no room for Mary and Joseph in the inn. They are displaced from their home, journeying to fulfill their civic requirements to be counted in the census. And yet, the time comes to give birth where they are, and so a humble home is found. A place is made, among the feeding trough, in a cramped room abounding with chaos. In many ways, Jesus is born without an invitation, and yet, he devotes his life to inviting people who are cast out.

In the same way, we might imagine the story of Christmas as God’s invitation to be welcomed home despite all barriers. How will we respond?

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

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Chosen Home.

Home is not necessarily a place, but where we find authentic belonging.

At Pancake Church we participate in table conversation around a meal and an idea from the bible, the season, or our experiences.

It’s always a tasty adventure.

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

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We explore the Bible texts that are coming up for the next Sunday in worship. Ask questions of the text, notice what stands out and what we might be missing; pay attention to historical, literary and other angles possible within the text.