The Christmas season should be focused on hope, peace, joy, and love, right? But woof… this season is often marked by a whole lot more, and often much less savory realities. We’re inspired by Oliver Wendell Holmes’ words on “simplicity on the other side of complexity.” How might we recognize those traditionally “Christmassy” concepts at play in our lives when we also give ourselves space to acknowledge the fear, conflict, sorrow, or hurt that can accompany this season? We’ll pause, reflect, and imagine as we discover together what’s worth giving a fig (or more!) for…

Who Gives a Fig? begins on December 1 and goes through Christmas Eve (excluding December 15 for our highly-anticipated “Alice in Christmasland” production by our talented young people!\

December 1 | …For Hope Without Fear. “Hope” is traditionally associated with Advent, the season leading up to Christmas. But what does hope mean for us in a season and era that has primed us to feel somewhat cynical? When fear is given space to be recognized in this season, we wonder what depth of hope might be realized… LIVESTREAM | PODCAST | SUNDAY PAPER | GROUP GUIDE

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