Advent is over, Christmas has come, the baby was born. He and his family are now migrants on the run, fleeing from a jealous and paranoid leader who will not jeopardize his power, even for an innocent child. The family eventually ends up in Nazareth, a town known for nothing. Power did love reside in Nazareth, it had no influence, it's name was common enough to be forgotten. But it was the place that shaped Jesus' earliest memories, it motivated his mission to heal and serve, and it provided the perspective he needed to understand a poor person's plight. Can anything good come out of Nazareth?

MESSAGE: "He Came From Nazareth" by Kenny Bishop

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

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This Advent season, we're asking: What do you fear?
This week, Pam shares how Joseph moves through his fears of rejection and shame in order to stand in solidarity with Mary, shielding her from harm. Their bond makes them each stronger. We don’t live out our callings in isolation—our communal flourishing depends on each person stepping into their calling despite their fear. How can we offer support to one another? Where can we reach out when fear makes us feel isolated? When do we need to accept an outstretched hand? And can we use our power and privilege, like Joseph, to stand in solidarity with people whose lives are at risk?

MESSAGE : "Choosing Love Over Fear" Pam Lee-Miller

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 1:18-25

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Because of severe weather, the December 14th service at BUCC was canceled. The following week, Kenny shared a short homily with some of the highlights of what would have been the Advent 3 message.

This Advent season, we're asking: What do you fear?
This week, sometimes saying “yes” to God’s call fills us with fear. Like Mary and Jeremiah, we fear that we aren’t enough. That we’ll be alone. That no one will listen, and yet, God calls us forward, inviting us to live fully into who we are created to be and promising to be with us every step of the way as we move forward through our fear.

MESSAGE: "Mary's Yes" by Kenny Bishop

SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:26-29

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This Advent season, we're asking: What do you fear?
This week, we will hear from their son, John the Baptist, from a prison cell. This story hones in when deep fear and suffering cause him to wonder if the work he'd been doing before prison was impactful. It's a story about cultivating a gritty and resilient hope that holds even when we are filled with doubt and fear. We hope you're able to join us as we journey through the Advent season, naming those things that cause us to hold our breath and insist on Hope.

MESSAGE: "Even When.... There is God” by Pam Lee-Miller

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 11:1-11

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This week, we begin the season of Advent and our new Advent series, "What do you fear? (Insisting on Hope this Advent)" There is an earned strength when we decide to acknowledge and face our fears. The story of Jesus' arrival and the months leading up to it are filled with people pivotal to the Advent story who were forced to face their fears. Join us as we spend time with them and learn from their faith.

MESSAGE: "When God Breaks In” by Kenny Bishop

SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:5-13

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This week, we complete our fall series designed to encourage a heart of gratefulness. As we make the final push to Thanksgiving Day, we hear Jesus pray a prayer of thanksgiving that the deeper truths and revelations of God are revealed to those who may not be the best known, the most powerful, or the most knowledgeable.

MESSAGE: "Unexpected Gratitude” by Kenny Bishop

SCRIPTURE: Luke 10:21

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This week, we continue our November series designed to encourage a heart of gratefulness. As we make our way to the season of Thanksgiving, we spend some time today looking at James' words that encourage us to trust in the God who provides "every good and perfect gift. We are reminded that gratitude itself can be a blessing.MESSAGE: "Grateful Gifts” by Kenny Bishop

SCRIPTURE: James 1:17-18

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November is a special time to express our gratitude for the blessings we've known throughout the year. It's also a time to acknowledge that gratitude itself is a blessing. We hope you can join us as we begin a series of services designed to lead us into Thanksgiving.MESSAGE: "Give a Little Thanks” by Pam Lee-Miller

SCRIPTURE: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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