Our Advent theme this year is “I Believe Even When…” and comes from a quote found scrawled on a wall during the Holocaust which read: “I believe in the sun, even when the sun is not shining.”
We are called to have faith and believe in God even when things feel insurmountable. This has certainly been a year with situations and circumstances that feel insurmountable and beyond our control….and yet
God continues to move and speak to us. God’s presence is with us, like a Good Shepherd, who does not leave us in dark places but walks with us always.
Advent Worship Series
This Advent, we are looking to hear some words of comfort, of challenge and of good news, which will come to us from the prophet Isaiah and the four Gospel authors. The power of narrative and music will call us to transformation and reconciliation through hope, love, joy, and peace. This Advent and Christmas, let us fill the night with music and light and affirm and act on the reasons why we can still “believe, even when” we are discouraged. Find the livestream videos on our Vimeo page.
Advent Devotional 2020
Members and friends of St. John’s have written daily reflections that will guide us throughout the Advent season. Our devotional is available as a PDF download (for printing as a booklet or for viewing as pages on screen), as printed copies (a limited number available from the church office), and was sent as a daily email and shared on our social media channels. The devotionals are also posts on our website. Use whichever medium suits you best, or use them all.
Advent Devotional Study
We will be offering two options for Advent studies on Tuesdays (December 1, 8, 15, and possibly December 22) using our Advent devotional, “I Believe Even When …”. The morning session will be at 10 a.m. (in person, social distanced, with masks), the evening session will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. If you would like to participate in this study, please email Pastor Deirdre or call the church office.