Worship with Us! Fourth Sunday of Advent, Featuring a performance by the ACC Bell & Senior Choirs

Joseph’s role in the Christmas story is quiet but deeply brave. Faced with fear, uncertainty, and public risk, he must choose between protecting himself or standing in love and solidarity with Mary. In a dream, God speaks into his fear: Do not be afraid. The child will be called Emmanuel—God with us—a promise that God shows up not in certainty, but in vulnerability and human messiness.

When Joseph wakes, the situation hasn’t changed—but he has. He chooses presence over distance, love over fear, and reaches out his hand so Mary does not face the unknown alone. This Christmas, Joseph’s story asks us where we are being called to do the same: to offer our hand, to accept help, and to trust that God is with us in the reaching.

Come and worship with us on Sunday, December 21st, at 9:30am. During this Fourth Sunday of Advent, as we welcome Rev. Karen Hodges, Interim Minister, to the pulpit. She will lead us in a service full of prayer, scripture, reflection, and inspiration.

No matter who you are, whom you love, or wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome at ACC, an open and affirming congregation.

Arrive early at 9:20am and enjoy our beautiful musical prelude. This week, our talented organist, Liz Carley, will delight us with beautiful organ music to start off our worship!

The ACC Bell Choir and Senior Choir will have a special holiday performance of Carol of the Bells.

Can't join us in person? You can also join us virtually through our livestream options: Livestream | Acton Congregational