This Advent, we invite you to a soul-stirring study led by Pastor Rushan. Drawing from the opening line of Luke’s Gospel—“In the time of Herod…”—this series explores the fearful and uncertain world into which Jesus was born, one marked by oppression, instability, and economic disparity. It’s a world not unlike our own. Yet, amid the darkness, the angels proclaim a radical message: “Do not fear.” Through the stories of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the magi, we’ll reflect on how faith doesn’t erase fear but moves through it with courage, trust, and hope.

This study invites us to name our fears, examine how fear operates in our lives and communities, and discover how God is breaking in with good news. Together, we’ll explore how fear can be transformed into love and action, and how insisting on hope—even trembling hope—can be a powerful spiritual practice.

Come as you are—bring your questions, your fears, and your hope. Let’s journey together toward the light of Christ.