Dec. 25, 2025, 6:00 PM
Words
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” (Luke 1:15)
Call to Worship
L—The grace of God has appeared among us.
A child has been born, bringing God’s salvation.
P—We have seen anew the light of God’s love.
How splendid is God’s gift to us!
L—Sing to our God a joyous new song.
Sing to God, all nations of the earth.
P—Great is our God and greatly to be praised.
Ascribe to God the glory that is due.
L—Let the heavens be glad as the earth rejoices.
Glory to God in the highest heaven.
P—The child of Bethlehem will help us know God.
We will gather to contemplate what God has done.
Invitation to the Offering
All the good things in life that we enjoy, all the relationships that enrich our lives, all the experiences we have been privileged to encounter are tokens of God’s greatest gift to us. God has entered human flesh. God comes to us, offering life in all its fullness. Our offerings are one way to accept these gifts with great thanksgiving.
Offertory Prayer
Gracious God, your claims on us fill us with awe. You call us once more to be a holy people, heirs of hope, conveyors of good news. As we return to you some of the riches you entrusted to us, let our offerings be a down payment on our recommitment of life itself to carrying out the mission to which you call us. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Reading
Luke 2:1-20
Reflection
Noticing Jesus, the Christ
Benediction
The goodness and loving-kindness of God go with us.
God’s mercy renews us day by day.
Glory to God in the highest heaven.
Peace on earth for all whom God favors. Amen.