Advent 2: Peace
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Reflections on second week of Advent theme – Peace: inner, relational, communal, national/political
Peace begins inside us, then in our relationships, our communities, and our world. All of it relies on connection to something greater than ourselves: Godself. If there is to be peace in the world, There must be peace in the nations. If there is to be peace in the nations, There must be peace in[…]
Advent 1: Hope
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Reflections on the first week of Advent: Hope
Advent comes with yearning. The first week of Advent focuses on hope. When is hope helpful and tangible, grounded in the here-and-now as well as in what comes next? When does hope focus too much on the future and remove us from the present? Note: Check out this ‘Guide to Grounded Hope’ from Option B.[…]
Outreach: Recent Initiatives
Recent initiatives: Preparation of Christmas stockings to be delivered to veterans and families by Pease Greeters Collection of gifts for children supported by Agels & Elves program ‘Reverse Advent’ calendar bags for families: collection of food pantry items for 25 days of Advent to mark the season Meals, fundraising & communal care for local family[…]