Advent 2025 began on Sunday, November 30th, marking the start of the Christian liturgical year. Advent is a season of anticipation, reflection, and preparation for the celebration of Christmas. This period lasts for four weeks, ending on Christmas Eve, December 24th.
Advent is observed by Christians worldwide, with traditions such as Advent wreaths, calendars, and special church services. Understanding the significance of Advent helps people appreciate its spiritual and cultural importance.
The four themes of Advent are Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Each Sunday of Advent is dedicated to one of these themes, symbolized by the lighting of a candle on the Advent wreath.
Sunday will be the second Sunday in Advent, so the theme is Peace. Peace is born from the shadowy room. Peace is born from tension. Let us not be neutral but instead wrestle with the tensions that give birth to peace.
Susan Maginn (she/her) is a U.S. Navy chaplain currently serving the Marines in California.
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Tamara Murray will lead the service in person and on Zoom.
Greeters: Barry Lee and Julie Bosch