Third Sunday of Advent

This Advent, we’ll explore the question at the heart of the beloved carol “What Child Is This?”—a question far deeper than its gentle melody suggests. Together, we’ll look at the story of Christ’s birth in its full historical and human context, discovering how God’s presence still brings hope, peace, joy, and love amid the world’s challenges.

We often hear Jesus referred to as the “Son of God” and the “Son of Man.” But this carol points out his identity over and over as the “Son of Mary.” This equally powerful description points to his being reared by a woman who, upon hearing she would bear a child, said “yes” to one of the most difficult and precarious situations she could face. And then she sings with joy a song of justice for the ages. She goes on to guide and help form this child who would tend to the suffering ones.

You may also like the following events from South Britain Congregational Church:

• This Sunday, 14th December, 10:00 am, UGLY Sweater Sunday in Southbury
• Next Sunday, 21st December, 10:00 am, Fourth Sunday of Advent in Southbury
• Next Sunday, 21st December, 04:00 pm, The Longest Night - a Blue Christmas Service in Southbury