This week we present here most of a powerful service with extraordinary music the Sunday after the election.. We honor veteran’s contributions, hear a social justice interpretation of the widow’s small contribution which Jesus asks his disciples to pay attention to. Once again Jesus takes the side of the oppressed.. We also reflect on a powerful message of hope from AOC. Pastor Elisabeth concludes, “This is the time to rise, your light is being summoned. Rise and find the strength in your heart and rise and find the strength in each other. Burn through your devastation, make it your fuel, and bring forth your light because now is not the time to be afraid of the dark….”