Readings: Colossians 3:12-17 & John 1:1-14.

Sentence: Clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, and be thankful. Colossians 3:14-15

Collect: Son of God, child of Mary born in a stable in Bethlehem, be born again in us this day that through us the world may know the wonder of your love. Amen

Sermon: Rev. Kevin Thompson

Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14 & Luke 2:1-20 (NRSV, A)
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Sentence: ‘Heaven and earth will pass away,’ says the Lord, ‘but my words will not pass away.’ Mark 13:31

Collect: Son of God, Child of Mary, born in the stable at Bethlehem, be born again in us this day that through us the world may know the wonder of your love. Hear this prayer for your name’s sake. Amen.

Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth (8& 10am)

Readings: Micah 5:2-5a, Hebrews 10:5-10 & Luke 1:39-45 (First Reader)
 
Sentence: "But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Saviour appeared, he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit."  Titus 3:4–5
 
Collect: God, your purpose exceeds our understanding: grant us the grace you gave to Mary. Help us recognize your presence, and, at our end, know the joy of your embrace. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth ( 8 & 10am)

Readings: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Philippians 4:4-7 & Luke 3:7-18 (read by Reader 1)
 
Sentence: "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
 
Collect: Loving God, John foresaw repentance and justice ​to signal your coming. Shape our lives, sift our thoughts, weigh our actions, and make us ready for that great day. For you are alive and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Sermon: Rev. John Neal ( 8 & 10am)
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Readings: Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11 & Luke 3:1-6
 
Sentence: I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now."  Philippians 1:3–5
 
 Collect: Gracious God, John the Baptizer prepared your way: help us hear your word to us, 
and give us the grace to respond.  For you are alive and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 
Sermon: Glen Ashworth ( 8 & 10am)