On the fourth Sunday of Advent and the winter solstice, Rev. Amy Peterson reflects on the psalmic plea "Show us the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved." She explores how, like plants toward the sun and babies learning to smile, humanity turns toward Gods light in the midst of global darkness and suffering.

The sermon traces Jesus as the true light who reveals our true nature, holding together the ache of waiting for the second coming with the present reality of hope and healing. It calls listeners to pray for restoration, to recognize glimpses of divine light, and to persevere in faith amid uncertainty.

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This homily was offered in the presence of the congregation.

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Contributing to this episode: Reverend Amy Peterson, Dr. Kevin Seal, Nanette Popa and Karen Marie Frederiksen.

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This episode connects recent floods and droughts to the realities of climate change and global injustice, urging listeners to recognize the human and ecological cost of our choices.

Through reflections on John the Baptist’s call to "repent" and biblical visions of a flourishing creation, the homily offers both sobering diagnosis and hopeful encouragement to change our habits, defend the needy, and welcome a renewing kingdom that transforms fear into peace and destruction into new life.

We’re glad you’re here.

This homily was offered in the presence of the congregation.

If this reflection offered a moment of peace or perspective, we’d be grateful if you’d share, follow or leave a review. Your support helps others find 60 Church Street — and perhaps discover their own quiet moment of grace. If this reflection offered a moment of peace or perspective, we’d be grateful if you’d share, follow or leave a review. Your support helps others find 60 Church Street — and perhaps discover their own quiet moment of grace.

Contributing to this episode: Reverend Amy Peterson, Dr. Kevin Seal, Nanette Popa and Karen Marie Frederiksen.

https://www.trinityasheville.org

Nearly a thousand years ago Princess Elizabeth left palace life to care for the poor—selling jewels, opening granaries, founding a hospital, and living as a Franciscan lay associate after her husband’s death. Her life of service overturned royal privilege and modeled sacrificial love.

Her story is remembered on Christ the King Sunday, a feast created in 1925 as a reminder that God’s kingdom reverses worldly power: Christ’s kingship is about giving, forgiveness, and care for the lowly rather than domination.

We’re glad you’re listening along.

This homily was offered in the presence of the congregation.

If this reflection offered a moment of peace or perspective, we’d be grateful if you’d share, follow or leave a review. Your support helps others find 60 Church Street — and perhaps discover their own quiet moment of grace. If this reflection offered a moment of peace or perspective, we’d be grateful if you’d share, follow or leave a review. Your support helps others find 60 Church Street — and perhaps discover their own quiet moment of grace.

Contributing to this episode: Reverend Amy Peterson, Dr. Kevin Seal, Nanette Popa and Karen Marie Frederiksen.

https://www.trinityasheville.org