December 29, 2025

• Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon
• God with Us: Advent 2025
• Advent
• Christmas Eve
• Medina United Church of Christ Congregational

Each of us who claims the name Christian becomes a living Advent wreath.

December 24, 2024

• Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon
• The Weary World Rejoices
• Luke 1: 26 - 38
• Luke 1: 46-56
• Luke 1:39-45
• Luke 1:68-79
• Christmas Eve
• Medina United Church of Christ Congregational

When you accept that you’re accepted, that’s when the story of Christmas truly comes alive.

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December 24, 2023

• Rev. Meghan Malone
• Advent
• Luke 1: 26 - 38
• Christmas Eve
• Medina United Church of Christ Congregational

Having God’s favor is finding purpose and meaning in life. It is hearing sacred callings and finding sacred answers. It is responding to the tidings that came to you, by letting them become fully enfleshed within you.

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December 24, 2022

• Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon
• Finding Our Way: Advent 2022
• Christmas Eve
• Medina United Church of Christ Congregational

We are born into this world. We live and do unending piles of laundry and file taxes until we die. The end. Merry Christmas.

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• Scripture

December 24, 2021

• Rev. Luke Lindon
• Heaven and Nature Sing! Advent 2021
• Christmas Eve
• Medina United Church of Christ Congregational

As we encounter the sacred stories, our lives are unlocked.

December 24, 2020

• Rev. Luke Lindon
• Before and After: Advent 2020
• Christmas Eve
• Medina United Church of Christ Congregational

I know I need periodic reminders of what the Christmas story actually is. Sometimes I can’t see through the hazy of holiday traditions, and movies, and songs say about the day. I need stark reminders.

December 24, 2018

• Rev. Luke Lindon
• Christmas Eve
• Medina United Church of Christ Congregational

This is how God comes into the world. Humble, with no bells or whistles. No fanfare. No waft of superiority for the one who made everything.

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