Liturgy Today we light the third candle of Advent,a single flame dances in the midst of darkness.The light shines in the darkness, andthe darkness has not overcome it. What dances in us this morning?What joy shines brightly in our darkness?What evergreen life encircles usthis winter, what unending love? Advent is a season of preparation, yet howquickly our preparation turns to […]
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Shedding Skin
As we continue in the season of Advent, David Wallace reflects on how we might be driven by obligation and what our invitation is to shed the false skin that covers our true selves [Luke 3:7-18]. Reflection Reflect on the difference you feel when you say or do something out of obligation instead of a willingness in your heart? What […]
Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2021.12.05
Liturgy We light the 2nd candle of Advent signifying peace.In prayer, let us begin our liturgy as a community.Our responses will be highlighted in yellow. Lord, what started out as blessing:to be fruitful in the land and to multiply,has coiled into burden causing usto question our nature apart from work. Lord, what started out as pure devotionhas struck our heel […]
Community Prayers 2021.12.05
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … opportunities to prepare ourselves this advent season (Sarah) upcoming travel (Jennifer) Christmas coming soon (Maya) … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … Ed whose sister is currently ill (Kathleen) my in-laws and the difficult time it is for family members, relationships and reconciliation (Tracy) family members recovering from […]
Advent Potluck Brunch [Dec 12]
For this year’s Advent Potluck we’ll be gathering for a potluck brunch and pancake breakfast at Vesper after a shortened liturgy on December 12. You bring your favorite dishes and we’ll dish out the pancakes! Please let us know if you plan to bring something or if you can help with setup/cleanup. We’ll also be using this time to gather supplies for […]
Urban Roots Tool Drive [Dec 12]
Our local partner this year is Urban Roots, which is a farm-based youth leadership organization in East Austin where they use food and farming to engage and help in the lives of young people while also providing food for the local community. We will be hosting a donation drive to help provide Urban Roots with more gardening tools and supplies. Please […]
What Does it Mean to Be Shaken?
As we enter the season of Advent, Gena St. David reflects on what is helpful for us to keep in mind and remember when things are being shaken loose inside us and how we can help one another hold onto hope [Luke 21:25-36]. Reflection What is being shaken loose inside you this advent season? How are you experiencing Christ in […]