Advent Wednesday Nights
Prayer and quiet reflection in anticipation of the coming Christ
6pm Wednesdays
Dec 4, 11, 18
10 am Saturday labyrinth walk
Dec 21
6pm Wednesdays
Dec 4, 11, 18
10 am Saturday labyrinth walk
Dec 21
Dates: Wednesday, December 4th
Wednesday, December 11th
Wednesday, December 18th
Saturday, December 21st - Labyrinth walk, 10:00am (weather permitting)
Simple supper:
Following church tradition, the time together will be followed by a simple soup and bread supper.
Run time:
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location:
Overby Library
Cost:
There is no charge. A basket will be available for donations to help defray the cost for dinner. All collected money will be turned into the church office. I will keep receipts for the food.
Theme:
Prayer and quiet reflection in anticipation of the coming Christ.
Title:
“What are we Waiting For?”
Overall Theme
The overall theme is quiet reflection and prayer in anticipation of the coming Christ. The title of the series is “What are we Waiting For?” Each week will include a lighting of the week’s Advent candle, a time of quiet prayer, and the opportunity to write a private prayer/ reflection. The prayer will then be folded and placed in a bowl positioned by the Advent wreath. It is a type of symbolic offering.
Paper and pens will be provided
Actions
Consider making an Advent wreath this year for your own home. It is a way to tangibly experience this time of waiting. Week by week as a new candle is added, the glow of the candles becomes stronger. The time of waiting ends with the celebration of the arrival of Christ on Christmas Day.
Weekly themes
Wednesday, December 4th Christ in the Universe:
The Immensity of God and the Amazement of the Incarnation.
Imagery: The Space Window at the National Cathedral.
Wednesday, December 11th Christ in the World:
The Magnificat/ The Song of Mary
Imagery: Pontormo’s Greeting of Mary and Elizabeth (still working on this)
Wednesday, December 18th: Christ in the Quiet:
The History of the Labyrinth as a path for reflection.
Imagery: The labyrinths at Chartres (France) Cathedral and Grace Cathedral (San Francisco)
Saturday Morning, December 21st 10:00am:
Labyrinth Walk at St. Timothy’s (weather permitting)
Wednesday, December 11th
Wednesday, December 18th
Saturday, December 21st - Labyrinth walk, 10:00am (weather permitting)
Simple supper:
Following church tradition, the time together will be followed by a simple soup and bread supper.
Run time:
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location:
Overby Library
Cost:
There is no charge. A basket will be available for donations to help defray the cost for dinner. All collected money will be turned into the church office. I will keep receipts for the food.
Theme:
Prayer and quiet reflection in anticipation of the coming Christ.
Title:
“What are we Waiting For?”
Overall Theme
The overall theme is quiet reflection and prayer in anticipation of the coming Christ. The title of the series is “What are we Waiting For?” Each week will include a lighting of the week’s Advent candle, a time of quiet prayer, and the opportunity to write a private prayer/ reflection. The prayer will then be folded and placed in a bowl positioned by the Advent wreath. It is a type of symbolic offering.
Paper and pens will be provided
Actions
Consider making an Advent wreath this year for your own home. It is a way to tangibly experience this time of waiting. Week by week as a new candle is added, the glow of the candles becomes stronger. The time of waiting ends with the celebration of the arrival of Christ on Christmas Day.
Weekly themes
Wednesday, December 4th Christ in the Universe:
The Immensity of God and the Amazement of the Incarnation.
Imagery: The Space Window at the National Cathedral.
Wednesday, December 11th Christ in the World:
The Magnificat/ The Song of Mary
Imagery: Pontormo’s Greeting of Mary and Elizabeth (still working on this)
Wednesday, December 18th: Christ in the Quiet:
The History of the Labyrinth as a path for reflection.
Imagery: The labyrinths at Chartres (France) Cathedral and Grace Cathedral (San Francisco)
Saturday Morning, December 21st 10:00am:
Labyrinth Walk at St. Timothy’s (weather permitting)
As part of our life in the church, the season of Advent is traditionally set aside as a time for reflection and prayer as we await the coming of Christ. Join us on Wednesday nights in December as we take time to breathe, to pray, to reflect and to gather. The time of prayer and reflection will be followed by a simple supper of soup and bread.
