Advent Reflections

Welcome to The Collective Table’s Advent Season.  

Over the next four weeks, Rev. Chelsea, and Dana Rev. Claire, will offer short reflections on the weekly themes of Advent:  Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace.  Advent marks a time in the life of the Christian Church, where we prepare and wait for the coming or arrival of Christ (God in human form).  The word “advent” comes from the Latin “adventus,” meaning “coming.”    

So for this TCT Advent Season, you’re invited to use these short reflections to get your heart and mind ready for the arrival of a vulnerable Baby who desires to be connected to each of us.  Who desires to show us that love and peace are stronger than hate and war.  Who invites us to respond every day to a broken world by claiming our belovedness. 

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Christmas Reflection
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In this Christmas episode, Rev. Chelsea reimagines the story of the shepherds. The first visitors of Jesus. She reminds us that God's presence visits us in specific times and in particular places no matter what we have planned. So allow this episode to interrupt your regularly scheduled program. And Merry Christmas! 

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Advent Week 4: Peace
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Peace is the final theme and the Hebrew word shalom is often associated with the English translation of peace. What characteristic of shalom connects you to Emmanuel, God-with-Us?

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Advent Week 3: Joy
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Joy is the theme for our third week in Advent. What does joy look like during a time of preparing and waiting, especially if you're experiencing loss or grief?

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Advent Week 2: Love
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What if knowing our belovedness became a crucial part of how we love others? Check out Rev. Claire's Advent Reflection on Love to find out!

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Advent Week 1: Hope
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What do Advent and Tom Petty have in common? Check out Rev. Chelsea's Advent Reflection on Hope to find out.

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