Christmas
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. … And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
The Holy Bible, Luke 2
The advent of Jesus of Nazareth marked the first century of the Christian era, but the Christ is without beginning of years or end of days.
Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 333
The participants at Jesus’ birth were caught up in something spiritually and historically much larger than themselves. They heard a long-anticipated wave of goodness and light and grace, a heaven-sent message: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14).
A Heaven-sent Message
Sue Spotts
Christian Science Sentinel, December 21, 2009
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This podcast includes a reading of the Nativity story from Luke in the JB Philips read by Margaret Rogers
On earth peace, good will toward men
Sentinel Radio, Program 951, December 19, 2009
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A powerful prophetic vision is conveyed in these words from the Bible: “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them” (Isaiah 11:6).
The advent of Christ and childlikeness
By Randal Craft
The Christian Science Journal, December 2022
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Oh, the expectation of love, peace, and joy at this season! “Again loved Christmas is here, full of divine benedictions and crowned with the dearest memories in human history—the earthly advent and nativity of our Lord and Master,” writes the Discoverer of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy. (The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, pp. 256–257).
Supporting family unity at Christmas
By Sabrina Stillwell
The Christian Science Journal, December 2022
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The Christmas gift not in short supply
By the Monitor’s Editorial Board
The Christian Science Monitor, December 23, 2021
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What Christmas Means To Me and Other Christmas Messages
This collection of writings shares Mary Baker Eddy’s Christmas inspiration through letters, articles, sermons, poetry, and messages to churches. Considered together with the account of Jesus’ birth from the Biblical gospels of Matthew and Luke, this inspiring collection highlights the spiritual power of Christmas to bring healing and light to humanity.
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This collection of writings shares Mary Baker Eddy’s Christmas inspiration through letters, articles, sermons, poetry, and messages to churches. Considered together with the account of Jesus’ birth from the Biblical gospels of Matthew and Luke, this inspiring collection highlights the spiritual power of Christmas to bring healing and light to humanity.
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Christmas related events
We are hosting a Carol Sing followed by refreshments immediately following the Sunday morning service on December 17th. Everyone most welcome!
Carol Sing – Sunday December 17 – after the church service
Second Church of Christ, Scientist, Vancouver
Carol Sing – Sunday December 17 – after the church service
First Church of Christ, Scientist, West Vancouver
Let every creature hail the morn
On which the holy child was born,
And know, through God’s exceeding grace,
Release from things of time and place. I listen, from no mortal tongue,
To hear the song the angels sung,
And wait within myself to know
The Christmas lilies bud and blow.
The outward symbols disappear
From him whose inward sight is clear,
And small must be the choice of days
To him who fills them all with praise.
Keep while ye need it, brothers mine,
With honest zeal your Christmas sign,
But judge not him who every morn
Feels in his heart the Lord Christ born.
Christian Science Hymnal, No. 170
On which the holy child was born,
And know, through God’s exceeding grace,
Release from things of time and place. I listen, from no mortal tongue,
To hear the song the angels sung,
And wait within myself to know
The Christmas lilies bud and blow.
The outward symbols disappear
From him whose inward sight is clear,
And small must be the choice of days
To him who fills them all with praise.
Keep while ye need it, brothers mine,
With honest zeal your Christmas sign,
But judge not him who every morn
Feels in his heart the Lord Christ born.
Christian Science Hymnal, No. 170
Christmas Gift
Here is a Christmas gift, O God,
For You and Your dear Son.
It is my life: may it show forth
What Your great gift has done.
Max Dunaway
Christian Science Sentinel, December 21, 1968
Here is a Christmas gift, O God,
For You and Your dear Son.
It is my life: may it show forth
What Your great gift has done.
Max Dunaway
Christian Science Sentinel, December 21, 1968