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Advent Unwrapped

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Advent Unwrapped: Belén Sa Toronto

The Holy is known in the birth of every child, the Rev. Maria Christina Conlon reminds us, in this Advent Unwrapped microblog.
A pencil sketch outlie of two people wrapped in blankets and sitting on the street.

Advent Unwrapped: Open Sky

For Advent Unwrapped, the Rev. Richard C. Choe reflects on the gift of the Magi as an invitation to look up!
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The Womb that Bore You

In an Advent Unwrapped microblog, the Rev. Maria Christina Conlon reminds us of the importance of compassion.
A red woodcut print of a baby surrounded by light.

Advent Unwrapped: A Flower

For Advent Unwrapped, the Rev. Richard C. Choe reflects on the joy of noticing beauty in small things.
A small red flower that has fallen on to a porch.

Advent Unwrapped: A Sip of Tea

For Advent Unwrapped, Rev. Maria Christina Conlon acknowledges the divine joy found in simple things.
A etching of a woman sipping tea. Done on large white paper, with the lightest of touch.

Advent Unwrapped: Empty Hands

For Advent Unwrapped, Rev. Richard C. Choe reflects on the peace symbolism found in the simple image of extended hands.
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Advent Unwrapped: Cloud of Witnesses

In her Advent Unwrapped microblog, Rev. Maria Christina Conlon reflects on the holiness of those little ones who watch and learn from us.
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Advent Unwrapped: Foggy Night

In this Advent Unwrapped microblog, Rev. Richard C. Choe reflects on living in hope.
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Advent Unwrapped: Finding Hope in Hagar

In a microblog for Advent Unwrapped, Rev. Maria Christina Conlon reflects on the hope found in the story of Hagar in Genesis 16.
A black and white woodcarving print of a woman in pensive hope.

Singing Reversals

May Mary’s song turn our complacency, privilege, and gate-keeping upside down, and make possible life-flourishing communities that are just, open, and joyful.
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