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"I think we all share a collective homesickness. I

"I think we all share a collective homesickness. It feels like nostalgia. It looks like the trauma hiding in our past. It can turn into foreboding fear that robs us of real joy. But in this image and in Jesus’ words, I see a call to resilience despite the difficult realities that confront us. I see a longing so deep that it keeps us reaching—for a home restored, for comfort renewed, for the fruit that is sure to come."

— from the artist statement for “Awake to Wonder” by Lisle Gwynn Garrity | @sanctifiedart

"In many ways, the feelings that these words evoke

"In many ways, the feelings that these words evoke mirror the past almost two years of pandemic crisis—a world in turmoil suffering from disasters, both natural and human-made—speaking to the realities and injustices of a chaotic world. Thankfully, Jesus enters this world offering words, not of foreboding, but of hope to a homesick people that felt far away from God and longed to be close to kin in the middle of the crisis."

— Elder Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri
Commentary on Luke 21:25-36 for @sanctifiedart

"If I had to describe that aching feeling, I woul

"If I had to describe
that aching feeling, I would say:
'Homesickness is when longing and grief
wrap themselves around you like a blanket.
It’s the door to comfort thrown open.
It’s an eye on the horizon for what could be
and the only way out is to keep walking,
to keep dreaming,
to keep looking
for signs that will point you back home.'"

— Excerpt from “Homesick” by Rev. Sarah Speed
From the Close to Home poetry collection by "If I had to describe
that aching feeling, I would say:
'Homesickness is when longing and grief
wrap themselves around you like a blanket.
It’s the door to comfort thrown open.
It’s an eye on the horizon for what could be
and the only way out is to keep walking,
to keep dreaming,
to keep looking
for signs that will point you back home.'"

— Excerpt from “Homesick” by Rev. Sarah Speed
From the Close to Home poetry collection by @sanctifiedart

When something hits close to home, it affects us d

When something hits close to home, it affects us deeply. During the Advent and Christmas season, we journey through scriptures and rituals that are tender, heavy with emotion, and vulnerable. We carry the memories and truths of this season close to our hearts. Our Advent Close to Home theme from @sanctifiedart acknowledges the “already but not yet” tension of our faith: Emmanuel is with us, and yet, God’s promised day—our everlasting home—is not fully realized. It names our deep longing for God to come close to us. Come back every day during Advent for our Close to Home devotions!

Mark your calendars for these awesome events comin

Mark your calendars for these awesome events coming up soon!

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Our 8:30 Sunday Service will be Live-Streamed, and

Our 8:30 Sunday Service will be Live-Streamed, and will also be shown on Milford Cable Channel 12 at 10AM and 7PM on Mondays!

While the methods of delivery may vary, the promis

While the methods of delivery may vary, the promise remains the same for all who gather at The Lord’s Table, “This is the body and blood of Jesus Christ, given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.” We look forward to gathering at The Lord’s Table with you in worship this weekend!

Here's our look ahead to Rally Day!! Links to the

Here's our look ahead to Rally Day!!

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