This Sunday we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent and light the first candle of Hope. The Sermon is offered by Dianne Mesh and describes humanity’s persistent, almost surprising ability to hold onto hope – fragile yet durable—like a candle, an ember carried by ancient people, a sourdough starter, or a sanctuary lamp never allowed to go out. Music from Allison Leyton Brown and readers include Noah Tynes and Bill Aide.

5th Sunday after PENTECOST
This week we celebrated Pride Sunday and the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. We heard readings from Genesis, Romans, and the Gospel of Matthew. Jacqui Knowles’



