Christmas reminds us that we seek an ongoing, unconditional love. It’s also the time when we remember that such love has already been given to us, and we can demonstrate this love to others.

In a society looking for happiness in all sorts of ways, how do we experience real joy that lasts through any and every situation we might face?

As Christians we are called to have hope in the faithfulness of God, and to be people who bring hope into the lives of others.

That’s the message of advent.

The parable of the lost sheep shows such extravagant inefficiency, and highlights the lengths God will go to search for those who find themselves separated from him.

We want to be a church who pays careful attention to one another, so that we can help each other grow as disciples.