First Lutheran Church Columbia Heights MN

Advent 2023 Day 9 - Meditation Music

Join us in meditation on the reading and disussion of Chapter 3 from the book The First Advent in Palestine. Jeffrey Patry, FLC Director of Music Ministry, and Jennifer Thomas, Violin, perform "Lo, How a Rose", Traditional German Carol, arr. Moore.

Advent 2023 Day 8 - Chapter 3 with Jill and Rachel

Today Rachel and I discuss chapter 3 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book here if you'd like to read along.

Advent 2023 Day 7 - Luke 1:26-38

Let's try to imagine Mary's experience before Jesus was born as we hear Luke 1:26-38.

Advent 2023 Day 6 - Meditation Music

Join us in meditation on the reading and disussion of Chapter 2 from the book The First Advent in Palestine. Jeffrey Patry, FLC Director of Music Ministry, performs "Comfort, Comfort Now My People" arr. Leavitt.

Advent 2023 Day 5 - Chapter 2 with Jill and Rachel

We are discussing The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. In this book Kelley explores the socio political and economic realities faced by people living in first century Palestine - people just like Mary and Joseph. Today we are discussing chapter 2. Read the chapter beforehand so the discussion makes sense. You can order the book here.

Advent 2023 Day 4 - Luke 1:5-25

Preparing for our discussion of the second chapter of The First Advent in Palestine, we will hear about Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1:5-25.

Advent 2023 Day 3 - Meditation Music

Join us in meditation on the reading and disussion of Chapter 1 from the book The First Advent in Palestine. Jeffrey Patry, FLC Director of Music Ministry, performs "Spirit of the Living God" by Daniel Iverson, arr. Carter.

Advent 2023 Day 2 - Chapter 1 with Pastor Jill and Rachel

We are discussing The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. In this book Kelley explores the socio political and economic realities faced by people living in first century Palestine - people just like Mary and Joseph. Today we are discussing chapter 1. Read along with us! You can order the book here.

Advent 2023 Day 1 - Macabbees 1:20-33 and Lamentations 1:2

In preparation for our discussion of the first chapter of The First Advent in Palestine and to set the tone for the cultural climate reigning during Jesus' birth, we will hear Macabbees 1:20-33 and Lamentations 1:2.

Advent 2023 with Pastor Jill and Rachel

Welcome to our Advent podcast for 2023. This year we are discussing a book that will hopefully help us dive deeper into the Christmas story than ever before. We are reading The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha.

In her book, Kelley explores the socio political and economic realities faced by people living in first century Palestine - people just like Mary and Joseph. We will follow a trinitarian rhythm with our episodes. The first day we will read a portion of the Bible that corresponds to the upcoming chapter. The second day Rachel, our CYF director, and Pastor Jill will discuss a single chapter. The third day we will share an Advent song for personal meditation. We will repeat this three day cycle until our final episode on Christmas Eve. Read the chapters beforehand so our discussions make sense.

You can order the book here.