We live in a world that not only seems to be under constant change – that change is accelerating. Our church is also looking for ways that we can change so that we will always be a place where everyone will want to share God’s love. Change is wonderful when it brings us closer to God’s world - even if it’s scary.
However, there are times when remembering and reliving our traditions is the best way to bring us closer to God and each other. Christmas is one of those times. Traditions such as family meals, gifts, attending church, and spending time just looking at the lights with those you love can help preserve treasured memories. Keeping these time-honoured traditions just as they are help us stay connected to simpler times when it may have been easier to feel the peace, joy, hope, and love of Christmas.
One beautiful thing about Christmas traditions is that, whether or not faith is part of them, we are building unbreakable bonds and cherished memories with those we love. Our families and friends will always remember the time and work we put into creating traditions. With God’s grace, our children will continue making their own traditions with their families and their friends.
Rev. Paul Whynacht
