Take My Hand

Written By Kairos-Milwaukie United Church of Christ
Two hands reach toward each other with the sun and hills in the background.

The reflection by Rev. Jeanne Randall-Bodman presented on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Advent invites us not simply to “be not afraid”, but to act with love in the midst of fear, despite anger or shame, despite that sense that we have been lied about in our country. We have been lied to, we have a sense of betrayal about what our country is doing and why. And despite that, through that, just like Joseph in his sense of betrayal and confusion and fear, we are called to act with love, to show up with courage, to reach out and say “take my hand”.

Liberating Words:

  • Isaiah 41: 5-10

  • Matthew 1: 18-25


Kairos-Milwaukie United Church of Christ

Kairos-Milwaukie United Church of Christ (KMUCC) is an inclusive, progressive Christian community in Milwaukie, Oregon, celebrating God’s still-speaking voice and the teachings of Jesus Christ.

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