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  Lighting of the Advent Wreath Over the last few weeks, we been lighting the Advent candles. The first was the candle of hope / prophecy, that looks forward to the coming of Christ and the hope they will bring. The second was the candle of peace / Bethlehem, representing the journey made by Mary & Joseph. Today we light the third  candle of joy / the shepherds’  candle, representing the joy we have in anticipation of  Christ’s return. Opening Prayer God of Light, open our hearts to the mystery of Your love and the invitation of Your grace. Let complacency give way to action, and prejudice to acceptance. Turn oppression to justice and transform conflict to peaceful accord. We ask this in the name of Jesus, who draws near, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.   Opening Songs The Light of the World by Lauren Daigle ( YouTube link ) V1: The world waits for a miracle The heart longs for a little bit of hope O come O...

From light comes life. Deep in the earth, a seed begins to grow. In our imagination, an idea takes root. In a moment, love grows. Safe in the womb, a baby turns.   Song “O God of earth and altar”  https://youtu.be/4IskStYYi-M?feature=shared   A candle is lit.   We light a candle for hope, sending prayers high into the inky heavens and dreams deep into our human soul.   We light a candle for hope. May it light our way.   Song “Coventry Carol”  https://youtu.be/Wit-jGD4wCw?feature=shared   Confession   Let us change our ways and believe in the good news, and prepare ourselves for Gods coming again to renew us   Silence a time of reflection   Help us Loving God to s ort out our lives and ourselves and be ready to receive you again and to be made ready for the task we have to do. Amen   We say the Lords Prayer in our own language   Reflection-   Prophets are never popular people. They are not people to sit with at a ...

Today we are focusing on the first week of Advent. We will be integrating elements of Quaker worship into today’s service. Open Reflection: Come to us Holy one To challenge our complacency Come to us Holy one To fill the hungry with good things Come to us Holy one To exalt the lowly and meek. Lords Prayer: We say the prayer that Jesus taught us. You can either join in with your own translation or remain silent. Gospel Reading: Luke 21:25–38 in the New International Version UK (NIV UK): The Coming of the Son of Man 25 ‘There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. 26 People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. 27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.’ The Le...