Advent

We are deep into Advent now! Advent is that time of year before Christmas to prepare ourselves in spiritual ways to celebrate the birth of Christ. Not too long ago someone who does not go to church was telling me how she can't stand the consumer culture that surrounds Christmas. Advent is the answer! From Nov. 30 to Christmas, we in the Episcopal church choose to do things that the "world" might not understand - slow down, take time for quiet reflection, worship together, and appreciate the many things in life that speak to us about God.