"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined." Isaiah (9:2)

"The Lord, who is light itself, flows into everyone; and if a person possesses truths from the Word, he makes them shine in them, so making them part of faith." Emanuel Swedenborg, True Christianity 349

We all experience times of darkness. In the Christmas season we are reminded of the light the Lord brought into the world when He was born on earth, and also the light He can bring into our lives every time we turn to Him.

The weeks around Christmas are a special time when we can focus on the ways that the Lord brings light into our lives. We welcome you to join us for worship in a New Church congregation in your area, to find resources, such as Vineyard Newsletter, that will help you teach your children about Christmas, or download a sermon about Christmas today. To explore the New Church perspective, check out our Christmas issue of New Church Connection magazine.

If you want to grow personally and spiritually, sign up now to participate in the Journey program. We are re-launching this online program January 27, 2008. Find a local congregation participating in this effort, and get connected now.

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