Our recent developments in satellite imagery have expanded our ability to observe and track the movement of stars, galaxies, gas giants, novas, and planets. It’s captivating to see these tools at work and inspiring to the vast nature of our universe. It’s also daunting. What does it mean to be this small part of something bigger? Does any of our research about space matter when our own tiny existence on earth is so busy, fraught, and threatened? 
 
We were inspired and awed by the images being published from the James Webb Telescope, and couldn’t help but think of Advent scriptures and symbolism as they were shared with the public. We hope that this series encourages congregations to be in awe of God’s creation, of scientific progress, and be encouraged by their place in the universe rather than stressed by it.