Longing, waiting, and preparation are the spiritual hallmarks of the Advent season in the Christian church. They are also spiritual themes in other faith traditions.

To help our community of members and friends of First Church prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, Barbara Chaapel will offer a five-week zoom class during Advent that will use the scripture texts of Advent and poems from both the Christian tradition and other faiths that invite our reflection on longing—both what we long for as individuals and what the world is longing for.

The classes are scheduled for Wednesday evenings from 5:00-6:00 p.m. on November 24 and December 1, 8, 15, and 22. Each session will pair sacred poetry and scripture, and will include time of silence, praying, reading texts together, and sharing and reflection on those texts.

Join us on November 24, the eve of Thanksgiving, as we focus on gratitude for the longing that God has created within us. Then set aside an hour on the next four Wednesday evenings for your spiritual practice during Advent— to share in community, prayer, and study with others on the journey toward Christmas.

Register below to receive the zoom link.