Do the seeds of war have nourishment in my possessions? How can my life be a witness against climate change? How can my skills and my joys be used to make a positive difference in the world?

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.”

A mixture of Christmas-themed readings and songs from the Camas Friends community.

“He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy…”

“By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace” (Luke 1:78-79). How do I or will I know that Peace is present or becoming more present? Who in my life and world is crying out for true Peace? How can I participate in the coming of Peace?

 Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.  Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.