sacred space for advent...

I have been researching the history and themes of Advent on the internet. I will be facilitating a time of Lectio Divina each of the four Sundays of Advent at Grace Community Church. Specifically, we will look at the key themes of each Advent candle and take some time in scripture meditation and prayer to focus and quiet our hearts for the season.

Grace Family, see the below announcement if you are interested.

In my research I found one article online that was especially helpful in understanding Advent. The article answered some of my questions like…why the candles are purple and why there is one pink candle on the third Sunday? I also appreciated the emphasis on hope and expectation for the Second Advent of Jesus return! Watch for my Christmas prayer letter on that one!

Here is the link if you want to learn more...
http://www.cresourcei.org/cyadvent.html

I would also love to hear any Advent traditions and ideas you might have. Just share your comments here!

Sacred Space for Advent – December Sundays at 9:30 AM
Grace Community Church of Seal Beach
The word Advent means "coming" or "arrival." The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus the Christ in his First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ the King in his Second Advent. Advent is marked by a spirit of expectation, of anticipation, of preparation, of longing. All are welcome to join the Breakfast Club at Grace in December for a time of meditative scripture reading and prayer using the ancient spiritual practice of Lectio Divina. We will focus on key scriptures of prophecy and fulfillment of Jesus birth. Join us upstairs in the North Church on Sundays, December 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 9:30 AM. (It is not necessary to attend all four Sundays, you can drop in any Sunday you are available or in town!)