As we stand before the mountains, looking for a revelation, desperately asking what God requires of us while hearing Jesus proclaim beloved, we are reminded of our call to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly.

Into our new year that was never going to be immediately, magically, remarkably different from last year steps John the Baptist with a testimony.

Our own baptisms mark the truth that we are beloved children of God, right along with Jesus, claimed and chosen, belonging to God’s family.

We have waited, all Advent long, for Christ's coming. And now, in the season of Epiphany, we seek his presence and call in each of our lives - and our communal life, too.

December 28, 2025 Psalm 148; John 1:1-5 Cove Presbyterian Church Bulletin Featured image: Through Him, All Things by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman Inspired by John 1:1-14 | Block print with oil-based ink over gouache painting

December 24, 2025 Luke 2:1-20 Rev. Linda Kurtz Burch Cove Presbyterian Church Bulletin | Sermon manuscript Featured image: How God Shows Up by Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity Inspired by Luke 2:1-20 | Silk painting with digital drawing and collage

December 21, 2025 Luke 1:39-58 Rev. Linda Kurtz Burch Cove Presbyterian Church Bulletin | Sermon manuscript Featured image: The Golden Cradle by Carmelle Beaugelin Inspired by Luke 1:39-45; 56-58 | Acrylic, gilding paint, canvas collage on handmade reclaimed paper

December 14, 2025 Matthew 1:18-25 Rev. Linda Kurtz Burch Cove Presbyterian Church Bulletin | Sermon manuscript Featured image: The Courageous Choice by Lisle Gwynn Garrity Inspired by Matthew 1:18-25 | Silk painting with digital drawing and collage