In this Advent talk, we reflect on Christmas as a living story of awakening in which the Christ presence is continually being born within us as hope, peace, love, and joy. We acknowledge the pain and violence in our world while choosing to be bearers of healing light, remembering that peace rises from the stillness within and that love sanctifies whatever it touches. As we consciously choose hope, peace, love, and joy, we allow our inner light to shine more brightly than any darkness. Weekly services: Sundays 10:30-11:30 am 305 W 26th St Merced, CA 95340 Your generous support allows Unity Merced to continue this spiritual work. Online giving is available through Zelle by searching: Unity Church of Merced or [email protected] or 209-636-3010