‘A Gift of God to the World:’ Christmas greetings from the General Minister and President

As Christmas quickly approaches, UCC General Minister and President/CEO the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson shared a special video message ahead of the holiday season. 

“The birth of Jesus is the reason for the season, a season of light and love, a season of gift and hope,” Thompson said in her message to the wider church. 

Thompson used part of her message to remind the church that the story that inspired the celebrations of Christmas is also one that “took place during a time of occupation by a colonizing force.” 

“The story isn’t neat or clean, nor pretty, yet it’s a story of love over hate, faith over fear, and the power of God over the emperors and kings of this world,” Thompson said. 

You can watch Thompson’s full message, wishing all a wonderful Christmas from the United Church of Christ, below.

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