Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
– Ephesians 5:1-2, NRSV

Our theme this year calls us to remember that our greatest gift in community is how we align, how we come together in purpose and mission, how we Walk in Love. We have so many gifts to share – gifts of time, talent, and treasure that we freely give to support our ministry and do the work of mission in our neighborhoods and communities.

We do this not out of a sense that we will get back what we give, but because we are motivated by love.

This is what it means to be in community with each other – this is what walking in love looks like. And when we walk in the same direction, we can do so many things.