The Work of Christmas: A Reflection and Missions Guide during the 12 days of Christmas
The season between Christmas and Ephiphany is known as Christmastide, or the 12 days of Christmas. It is also a time where we remember that the Work of Christmas is just beginning as we reflect on the hope that arrives with the birth of Christ on earth. We remember the ways in which Christ taught us to care for the poor, to free the oppressed, and to love God and to love neighbor.
Throughout the 12 Days of Christmas, the Transforming the World Program Area at First Church invites you to reflect on how to participate in that work. We are comprised of our Urban Outreach committee, our Church & Society / Social Justice committee, our Global Missions committee, and our Climate Justice Working Group. On the following pages, you will find passages from the daily lectionary readings alongside reflections on social justice issues that are important to First Church, as we discuss how to engage in the work of Missions so that we can live out our faith by seeking peace and justice in the World.
Special Thanks to members of our Transforming the World Program Area that have provided reflections and steps to take action. And we are grateful for the Transforming the World committees. The work that these committees do all year long inspires this Work of Christmas Reflection and Missions Guide.