Hope and Faith Video Series-Pondering Christmas in July?

Hope and Faith Video Series-Pondering Christmas in July?

Posted on August 05, 2020 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.

Week 18

This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Marianne Nicholas, Administrative Assistant to the Office of Faith Events, speaks about how the pandemic is getting people worried about Christmas in July. She calls us to slow down and take time to make a simpler Christmas.

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