Happy New Year! The First Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the new church year.
The theme for the first week of Advent is HOPE.

As we begin this season, let’s get ourselves prepared.  You may want to create a small space where you can do your daily Advent reflection. You might want to make sure a journal or paper and pen is on hand, maybe have a candle to light or find some symbols or things of nature that have meaning to you.

Once you have curated your space read Matthew 24:36-44  and consider what jumps out or resonates with you today?  Where is the hope in this passage for you?  Spend some time in contemplation or write down your thoughts.