Below you will find a collection of recent reflections and posts from our clergy and staff.
Reflections
A Reflection from The Rev. Ben Robertson // Wednesday, December 25, 2025
CHRISTMAS REFLECTION
On December 25, 1940, Provost Richard Howard of Coventry Cathedral in central England, spoke to BBC radio mere weeks after the building had been practically destroyed by German bombs. You can listen to a portion here (and if you have a moment, please do listen - it is an incredible moment in history).
Since then, Coventry Cathedral has dedicated itself to a powerful mission of radical reconciliation
and peacemaking. And what struck me most about the Provost’s radio message was his declaration,
eighty-five Christmases ago, standing in the mist of such cruelty and sadness, “we’re going to try
to make kinder, simpler, a more Christ child like sort of world.” Such a miraculous moment of
discipleship.
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While we enjoyed a fulsome Advent and Christmas season at All Saints, with excellent music, hearty fellowship, a joyous pageant, generous outreach, and tremendous worship, I pray that you and yours, on this Christmas Day, are also blessed with a simple moment to celebrate the birth of Christ: a mug of something warm on a still morning, the presence of beloved family and friends (Santa costume optional), a favorite carol on the radio, or something else that heralds, “great joy,” as the angels declared unto the shepherds. Recently, two families with young children shared moments when their kids expressed their faith during play. So very cool!
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​​​​Or, as a congregant was leaving Lessons & Carols last Sunday, she remarked, “Thank you for
making me slow down. Thank you for making my heart smile.”
I pray your heart smiles this Christmas Day. And may the world know kinder, simpler, Christ-like
day, today and everyday.
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Keep the Faith,
Ben+
