And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen this glory, the glory as of a parent’s only child, full of grace and truth. – from…

“Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David…

O come, O come Emmanuel, God-with-us, full of grace and truth to dwell, the Sovereign One, that calls us kin, as near to us as breath and skin. The Join…

Then Isaiah said, “Hear then, O beloved ones of God! Is it too little for you to weary mortals that you weary my God also? Therefore the Holy One, Godself…

Mary’s husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to divorce her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an…

O come, Desire of Nations, guide us past the fears that would divide. From breath and clay all people made, plant peace within our hearts, we pray. The Join the…

Be patient, therefore, siblings, until the coming of the Holy One. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early…

O come, O Child of Mary, come, in flesh and bone to make a home, to bring the change your mother dreamed, and through that fight the world redeem. The…

God has shown strength with God’s arm; and has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. God has brought down the powerful from their thrones and lifted up…

O come, O Dayspring, bring the new dawn of hope and peace for which our spirits long. Together we rise unafraid, and shine with hope that cannot be swayed. The…

Strengthen the weak hands and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God, who will…

When John heard in prison what Jesus was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we…

O come, O Root of Liberation, come, with flourishing for all, not just for some, To be a sign that sorrow will end, and joy will be restored again. The…

May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the…

O come, O come, O Adonai, revealed in burning bush and cloud-filled sky. Redeem us with your outstretched arm. On holy ground we dwell; pray do no harm. The Join…

Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. May he judge your people with righteousness and your poor with justice…May he defend the cause…

O come, O come, O Morningstar, who points the way for those who travel far. Toward liberation, show the way; old wisdom to awaken the new day. The Join the…

The wolf shall live with the lamb; the leopard shall lie down with the kid; the calf and the lion will feed together, and a little child shall lead them…They…

In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is the one of whom the prophet…

O come, O Key of Freedom, come, give everyone a place to call home. Break shackles, chains and open cells; bring prisoners in Love to dwell. The Join the Movement…

Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is already the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we…

O come, O Wisdom from the deep, and shape all things mighty and sweet. To us the path of freedom show and teach us in that way to go. The…

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls and security within your towers.” For the sake of my relatives and friends…

O come, O come Emmanuel, and ransom captives everywhere, that mourn in lonely exile here, until true solidarity appears. The Join the Movement Team Abolitionist Profile Mariame Kaba was born…

God shall judge between the nations and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up…

Keep awake, therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. – from Matthew 24:36-44 Rev. Tracy Howe, Minister and Team Leader for Faith INFO “There…

The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him, yet the world did not know…

And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Holy One, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for God has looked with favor on the lowly state of this servant.…

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people…” Luke 2:1-14 Rev. Roberto Ochoa,…

God has shown strength with God’s arm and has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. God has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up…

The wolf shall live with the lamb; the leopard shall lie down with the kid; the calf and the lion will feed together, and a little child shall lead them.…

Upon your walls, O Holy City, I have posted sentinels… Go through, go through the gates; prepare the way for the people… They shall be called, “The Holy People, The…

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and will not be afraid, for the Holy One is my strength and my might; God has become my salvation. With joy…

Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:4-7 Rev. Dr. Elyse Berry, Associate for Advocacy and Leadership Development at CHHSM Not nice. But still, tender.…

Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the needy,…

I will remove disaster from you, so that you will not bear reproach for it. I will deal with all your oppressors at that time. And I will…gather the outcast,…

And the crowds asked him, “What, then, should we do?” In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none, and whoever has…

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to the exiled ones… Get you up to a high mountain, herald of good news; lift up your voice with…

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation… Isaiah 52:7-10 The Join the Movement Team If the…

The spirit of the Creator God is upon me because the Creator has anointed me; Creator God has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to ease the…

I thank my God for every remembrance of you…praying with joy for your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the…

And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Sovereign to prepare God’s ways… Luke 1:68-79 Rev. Seth Wispelwey, Minister for…

Take off the garment of your sorrow and affliction, O Jerusalem, and put on forever the beauty of the glory from God… for God will give you evermore the name,…

John went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of…

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and shouting. Isaiah 35:1-10…

The spirit of God is upon me because the Holy One has anointed me…to provide for those who mourn – to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil…

Be alert at all times, praying… Luke 21:25-36 Rev. Brigitta Vieyra, Minister and Cofounder of the Liberating Lineages Collective “Abolition is presence.” – Ruth Wilson Gilmore   It can be…

Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Luke 21:25-36 Nichola Torbett, Associate Director, Kirkridge Retreat & Study…

A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of its roots. Isaiah 11:1-5 Rev. Dustin Mailman, Founding Pastor of Deep Time “No…

To you, O Holy One, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust…Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame…Psalm 25:1-10 M…

Setting Advent Intentions The Join the Movement Team In the silence of a midwinter dusk there is far off in the deeps of it somewhere a sound so faint that…

The days are surely coming, says the Sovereign, when I will fulfill the promise I made… Jeremiah 33:14-16 Minister Blyth Barnow, Director of HEAL Ohio “[We] begin with dignity, because…

And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen this glory, the glory as of a parent’s only child, full of grace and truth. (excerpt from…

Do not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of…

But just when Joseph had resolved to do this, an angel appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary…

Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless…

Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets… (excerpt from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24) The Join the Movement Team “Making a future in nonideal conditions, in the…

When the Sovereign restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it…

The spirit of the Sovereign GOD is upon me, because the Holy One has anointed me; God has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up…

They shall build up the ancient ruins; they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations (excerpt from Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11).…

Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is God’s name (excerpt from Luke 1:46b-55). Rev.…

Take off the garment of your sorrow and affliction, O Jerusalem, and put on forever the beauty of the glory from God…for God will show your splendor everywhere under heaven.…

The Sovereign has proclaimed to the end of the earth: Say to Zion, “See, your salvation comes…” They shall be called, “The Holy People, The Redeemed of the Sovereign”; and…

But, in accordance with this promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home (excerpt from 2 Peter 3:8-15a). Thaddaeus Elliott, Justice and Peace…

Surely salvation is at hand for those who fear the Holy One, that God’s glory may dwell in our land. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will…

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid… (excerpt from Isaiah…

Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of…

As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; the voice of one crying out in the…

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. (excerpt from Luke 1:39-45) Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson, General…

Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Holy One; let it be with me according to your word.” (from Luke 1:26-38) Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, Minister for…

In every way you have been enriched in Christ, in speech and knowledge of every kind…so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the…

Restore us, O Sovereign God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved. (from Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19) The Join the Movement Team “Abolition is not primarily a…

O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence…to make your name known to your adversaries, so that the…

Therefore, keep awake, for you do not know when the head of the house will come, in the evening or at midnight or at cockcrow or at dawn, or else…

So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the Child of Humanity is near, at the very gates. – Mark 13:24-37 Rev. Erica Poellot, Minister of…

As part of your Abolition Advent practice in community this season, we invite you to join the national social impact campaign for the short film All I See is the…

“Do not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of…

And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen this glory…full of grace and truth (from John 1:1-14). Rev. Dr. Cheryl Lindsay, Minister for Worship and…

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns” (from Isaiah…

For the yoke of their burden and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian…For a child has been…

And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Salathiel, and Salathiel the father of Zerubbabel…and Matthan the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Joseph the…

The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble gird on strength. Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread, but those who were hungry are fat…

The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and…

Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to…

But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with God one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Holy One is…

O Sovereign God of hosts, how long will you be angry with your people’s prayers? You have fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink…

Then Isaiah said: “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary mortals, that you weary my God also? Therefore the Sovereign, Godself will give…

Because of the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to shine upon those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of…

Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky. The Sovereign…

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and will not be afraid, for the Sovereign One is my strength and my might; God has become my salvation. With joy…

When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are…

Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Holy One. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early…

The Sovereign One sets the prisoners free; the Sovereign One opens the hearts that are hardened. The Sovereign One lifts up those who are bowed down; the Sovereign One loves…

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory…

God has shown strength with their arm and has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. God has brought down the powerful from their thrones and lifted up…

The spirit of the Sovereign God is upon me because God has anointed me; the Holy One has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up…

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter and our tongue with shouts of joy… May those…

In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is the one of whom the prophet…

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God…

Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice. May the mountains yield…

A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit…

Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we…

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!” Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem built as a…

God shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up…

But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Child, but only the Creator…Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what…

But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father…Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what…