Advent 2024 is About to Begin
We are changing things up for the Advent season. You won’t need to bring any readings for the liturgy until after Epiphany, which we will observe on January 11th.
Our theme for Advent is “Words for the Beginning” and the images throughout will be different quilts. Quilts have a long history of meaning for families and communities. They are a symbol of our need for comfort and home as well as a reminder that we are all intimately connected, stitched together if you will.
This week is the first Sunday in Advent and the “Words for the Beginning” are “You are a blessing.” The traditional theme for this week is “Hope.” Being a blessing can give us hope for sure. Come and find out what a thimble has to do with all of this.
About Rachael Keefe
Rev. Dr. Rachael Keefe is the pastor of Living Table United Church of Christ. She was called to Living Table in 2015 after serving in many varied ministry settings since her ordination in 1992. She holds graduate degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary and Andover Newton Seminary at Yale (formerly Andover Newton Theological School). Her ministry and leadership often center around advocacy and accessibility. Her writing has been published by Chalice Press, The Christian Century, Red Letter Christians, Working Preacher, RevGalBlogPals, and others. She is grateful to be in ministry with Living Table today.
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