Epiphany

In this Epiphany teaching, Leah explores the Divine revelations in the story of Jesus’ baptism and how they resonate today. She unpacks three key epiphanies: the way God disrupts social hierarchies, the collaborative nature of Divine work, and the power of the Spirit symbolized by the dove—gentleness, grace, and nonviolence. Leah reminds us that these qualities require strength and are essential for justice and empathy in a fractured world. Reflecting on the challenges of our time, she encourages us to trust our inner wisdom and embrace “dove power” to bring healing and hope. This teaching inspires us to align with God’s heart and embody love and resilience in all we do.

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Considering Epiphany

On the first Sunday of the year, Haven meets virtually and considers together the traditional Epiphany story Matthew tells of Magi coming from the East to worship the infant Jesus.

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Epiphany 2: Jesus' Baptism

Aert de Gelder [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Leah begins 2018 by reflecting on the Traditional Celebration of Epiphany, a celebration that many Jesus-followers in the United States have long forgotten. What might be gained by considering the "appearance" or "manifestation" of Divinity in Jesus afresh, through the stories many Christians in the past around the world have found fruitful to reflect on this time of year? In this second of two teaching on Epiphany, she focuses on the Epiphany story reflected on in the Eastern church, the Baptism of Jesus.

Listen to the teaching below or review Leah's notes here.

Epiphany 1: The Arrival of the Magi

James Tissot: The Magi Journeying (c. 1890), Brooklyn Museum, New York City

Leah begins 2018 by reflecting on the Traditional Celebration of Epiphany, a celebration that many Jesus-followers in the United States have long forgotten. What might be gained by considering the "appearance" or "manifestation" of Divinity in Jesus afresh, through the stories many Christians in the past around the world have found fruitful to reflect on this time of year? In this first of two teaching on Epiphany, she focuses on the Epiphany story reflected on in the Western church, the Arrival of the Magi.

Listen to the teaching below or review Leah's notes here.