We are Advent people. We are always called to be in the process of growing and changing. May our minds and hearts be open to this inner season which is a part of us. May we trust you, God of Advent mystery. May we find hope as we enter willingly into this season of waiting, watching, and preparing for the birth of your love in our lives and in our world. (Joyce Rupp, adapted)
Preparing Ourselves for Advent — A Kootenay Collaboration — Saturday, November 27th, 2021 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Pacific Time)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Mountain Time) on Zoom
Greeting Friends,
The planning team is getting excited to welcome you all to “Preparing Ourselves for Advent” —a Kootenay Zoom gathering for all United Church communities of faith and friends.
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Meeting ID: 885 7075 0598
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On this day, before the Season of Advent begins, we will gather for an afternoon of connection, community building, and spiritual practice to nourish our hearts and souls.
We will worship and sing together.
We will hear stories of Advent practices from around the Kootenays
We will have the opportunity for two breakout groups for conversation, sharing ideas, and practicing our faith together. These options will include:
Preaching Ideas and Theological Themes for Advent
A Guided Theological reflection on an Advent scripture
Engaging our bodies through movement and creativity
Self-Care through the season of Advent and Christmas
Engaging Anti-racism, reflecting on the 40-Days of Anti-Racism program hosted by the General Council of The United Church of Canada
Contemplative practice and meditation
A space for families and youth to learn and share about Advent practices they can do at home
and a group for connecting through conversation, about our faith and our experiences of Advent
Registration is not required, so all are welcome but Pre-registration is encouraged to help the team plan the break-out groups. Please complete this registration form to let us know you will attend and select two groups you would be most interested in joining.
Kootenay Planning team
Kathy Davies, David Boyd, Jean Daniels, Sue Breisch, Ibi Chuan, Jody Dudley, and Jake Highfield (from PMRC First Third Ministries)
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