What is the church to be in these tumultuous times? On this first Sunday after the Epiphany, Christine reflects on the baptism of Jesus by John in the Jordan River, how his life, death and resurrection brings about the new creation in us, grounded in our identity as beloved children of God who have come alive for the healing of our world.

Scriptures: Genesis 1:1-5Psalm 29Mark 1: 4-11