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Mosaic: Christmas is a Celebration of Hope

One of the readings some churches use on Christmas day is the opening passage of the Gospel of John. One line stands out: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5)

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Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
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Phoenix, AZ, 85020,
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