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Advent 2015

From Eternity Afar, the Coming Near of Humanity’s Star

by Christine Sine December 24, 2015

by Steve Wickham Jesus from meagre beginnings, Christ from eternity afar, Came lowly to live as we live, Bethlehem’s baby, Is Humanity’s Star. Jesus’ obedient parents, Embodying faith implicit …

December 24, 2015

Advent 2015

Darkness to Light

by Christine Sine December 24, 2015

by James Prescott I’ve always struggled with seasonal affective disorder. I need to get up at 6am for work each weekday morning – and it’s noticeable that in the summer …

December 24, 2015

Advent 2015 Christmas

Leaning into the Light

by Christine Sine December 23, 2015

by Ellen Haroutunian Our church has a tradition of creating an Advent “waiting room” which is simply our church courtyard lit with white mini bulbs. The light is soft and …

December 23, 2015

Advent 2015

Towards the Light

by Christine Sine December 22, 2015

by Gil George As I prepare for the coming of Christmas I have been reflecting on John 1: 9-14: The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. 1He was …

December 22, 2015

Advent 2015 Meditation Monday

Monday Meditation – Give Birth to Wholeness

by Christine Sine December 21, 2015

Oops – I posted this by mistake – it should be part of the post Meditation Monday – Conceive in Us Your Wholeness Lord but since several people have already liked and …

December 21, 2015

Advent 2015

Not the Whole Story

by Christine Sine December 19, 2015

by Kate Kennington Steer When your waking thought is ‘I don’t want to live this day’, you know you’re off the map that this world gives, a far cry indeed …

December 19, 2015

Advent 2015

Falling

by Christine Sine December 18, 2015

by Ana Lisa De Jong What is it about December that makes us so weary? It’s like all the months behind are pushing us forward, until we’re falling, fallen over… …

December 18, 2015

Advent 2015

Litany for A Blue Christmas

by Christine Sine December 18, 2015

The following creative litany is adapted from a service that was sent to me by Morgan Schmidt, our youth pastor, a couple of years ago. Welcome Opening Song: O …

December 18, 2015

Advent 2015

Let’s Sing the O Antiphons

by Christine Sine December 17, 2015

by Christine Sine A couple of years ago I attended the O Antiphon service at St Marks Cathedral. It was my first experience of the O Antiphons and to be honest …

December 17, 2015

Advent 2015

Escape

by Christine Sine December 17, 2015

by Keren Dibbens-Wyatt Dank dark, down and delving Devilling into the depths Maybe here we shall find refuge Away from the sun’s burning light. Do not remain content with Just …

December 17, 2015

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