ADVENT IV December 24, 2023 “Anticipation . . . And . . . Arrival!”      It was Christmas Eve, and the church was bright and busy, as musicians were heading for their places, those arriving hung up coats, greeted one another, found their seats, and settled in to enjoy the beautifulRead More →

ADVENT III December 17, 2023 “All Stirred Up” “Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come.” “Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son.” “Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears . . .” “Stir up yourRead More →

ADVENT II December 10, 2023 “Turning From War to Peace”  “Many peoples shall come and say,           ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,           . . . that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk inRead More →