Posts from December 2023
Notes on “Almost There”
Introduction Can you believe it? We’re entering the final stretch of our Advent Road Trip series. Over the past few weeks, we’ve packed our bags, asked “Are We There Yet?”, and navigated the roadblocks on our journey. We’re approaching our destination. This is about the time you keep your eyes peeled for your exit, signaling that you’ve nearly made it to the end. Those exit signs bring a sense of relief and excitement that rivals the initial excitement we feel…
Notes on “Recalculating”
Introduction Hello, travelers! Here we are at the third week of Advent, and our Road Trip series has hit a bit of a snag… but we’ll get to that in a moment. A few weeks ago we began our journey Packed and Ready to prepare for the arrival of Christ. And last week, we leaned into that all-too-familiar question, “Are We There Yet?” with John the Baptist as our guide, as he prepared the way for Christ. This week we…
Notes on “Are We There Yet?”
Introduction It’s the second week of Advent, and as you might recall, last week we kicked off our Road Trip: Journeying to Christmas series. We started by packing up, making sure we’re ready for the journey ahead, just like those anticipating the arrival of the Son of Man. This week, we’re on the road and maybe already starting to get a little antsy about the drive. Have you ever noticed that when you set out on a road trip, after…
The Colors of Christmas—A Christmas Concert
The La Jolla United Methodist Church Chancel and Dorian Bell Choirs proudlypresent their annual Christmas Concert Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the sanctuary. This year’s theme is The Colors of Christmas. The presentation of familiar carols and inspirational anthems will take you on a journey of color and sound. Composers John Rutter, Craig Courtney and Mark Hayes contribute to telling the miraculous birth of the Christ Child. Chamber orchestra and soloists will complement the performance. The concert is open…