This Sunday begins the season of Advent, a season of anticipation, of longing.

In Advent we look back, joining with "the hopes and fears of all the years" which were met in the birth of Jesus Christ. This first coming is called the Adventus redemptionis.

In advent we are also reminded of God' s presence with us now. We anticipate what God wants to do in our lives as we live into his presence in Word and sacrament. (Adventus sanctificationis)

And finally, we look forward to the day of Christ's second coming when he will return "in glory to judge the living and the dead" and all will be made right. (Adventus glorificamus).

Guest Speaker: David Walley