Welcome to Advent at the Meeting House
The four weeks of Advent are always busy and full of activities – concerts, programs, family events, shopping and more. In the midst of all this, let us set aside time to prepare for and honor Christ’s coming into the world! We hope you will pull out your calendar and consider joining us for a few of the activities planned at the Meeting House. Whether you are a member, a friend of the church or just passing through Alexandria, you are welcome!
This Advent we will be focusing on Charles Dickens's Novella, A Christmas Carol. A beautiful book of reflections written by Meeting House Members is available for you to pick up in the Meeting House or Church Office. We will also offer classes on Sunday morning on the Redemption of Scrooge 
, by Matt Rawle. You can pick up his book in the Church Office.
I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach.
― Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
"Misused Opportunity"
We have compiled reflections on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with excerpts from his novella. This booklet is meant to be used as your Advent devotional as you reflect on the life of Ebenezer Scrooge.
You may pick up your copy in the Church Office.
The word “Advent” means “coming,” or “drawing near.” During this season, Christians throughout the world prepare for the anniversary of Christ’s first coming through reflection on our yearning for wholeness and salvation. Such reflection can serve to heighten our sense of anticipation for the Christ Child’s birth, which we will celebrate on Christmas. The Advent season also reminds us that Christ will come again at the end of time to reign over heaven and earth in majesty.
Please check out all the events listed below and join us at the Meeting House.
Advent Blessings,
Shelly
Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood
Senior Pastor/Head of Staff
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