Advent
Advent Season: Transformed by Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy
This Advent, Middle Church invites you to journey with us as we reflect on how hope, peace, love, and joy can transform us—even in heartbreaking times, amidst new challenges, and through the movements that shape our world.
Check out a few of our offerings this Advent season below, to see the full calender.
Hope
“Whatever affects one of us affects all of us. Injustice, poverty, bigotry—when one of us is wounded, we all are hurt. On the other hand, surviving and thriving with resilience, hope, and joy are also to be shared in the village that is our globe.’
– Fierce Love, Rev. Jacqui Lewis
Digital Worship and Hybrid Worship:
Join us every Sunday for digital worship at 11:45am and hybrid worship at 3:00pm at Judson Memorial Church or online. Together, we will light the Advent candles and share stories of resilience, faith, and transformation, embracing the hope that sustains us.
Four-week Instagram Reflection Series:
Explore Advent through reflections by Middle clergy on Instagram. Discover how hope transforms our hearts and inspires action in today’s world.
Praying for Justice, Love, and Peace:
This season, we hold space for collective prayers for justice, peace, and healing. Join us for Advent reflection and prayer every Wednesday morning from 8:00 – 8:30 at Pray to Rise. We will come together to pray, reflect on the previous week’s Scripture and sermon, and prepare our hearts for Christmas.
Coat Collection for Neighbors:
Extend peace to our neighbors in need by participating in our coat collection drive. Every act of kindness builds a more compassionate world.
PEACE
“Truth invites us to be honest about who we are, about our flawed-but-beautiful, broken-but-healing selves. Truth leads to reconciliation and peace; without truth, there is no peace.”
– Fierce Love, Rev. Jacqui Lewis
LOVE
“Fierce love breaks through tribalism to help humans realize an inextricable and irrevocable connection, and understand that the liberation, livelihood, and thriving of people and planet are tied up together.“
– Fierce Love, Rev. Jacqui Lewis
Caroling:
Joy to the world it’s time to sing! Celebrate the season in a winter wonderland of community, music & laughter with the Middle Church Butterfly Outreach Ministry!
Christmas Eve Celebration:
Celebrate the love born on Christmas Eve with a joyous, spirited gathering full of music, community, and celebration.
Freedom Rising Conference:
Experience the transformative joy of community and advocacy at the Freedom Rising Conference. Together, we’ll dream, act, and celebrate the fierce urgency of now.
Holiday Mosaic Concert:
Join us on December 15 at 5:30pm for the Holiday Mosaic Concert at Judson Memorial Church. This special event is a joyful celebration of the season and a benefit to help rebuild Middle Church
JOY
“When we take it to the streets, embracing our joy, it’s reflected back to us. Joy amplifies joy.”
– Fierce Love, Rev. Jacqui Lewis