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Journeying the Way of Love is a new, four-week Advent
curriculum pegged to readings and themes from the Sunday lectionary.
Sessions are designed for use during the Christian formation hour
offerings at churches and ministries exploring the Way of Love. Participants
are encouraged to read and reflect on passages in Luke throughout
Advent and "try on" the spiritual practices of the Way of Love. The
Journey of Love Advent Calendar offers daily suggestions for engaging in
the seven practices that encompass the Way of Love. The curriculum and
advent calendar can be downloaded here. Spanish language materials will be available Nov. 15.
Preparing to Become the Beloved Community
Advent is a season of preparation; a time to prepare our
hearts and communities for the coming of Christ, the Almighty God who
came among us poor and homeless, a stranger and a child. There may be no
better time to reflect on how we, as the Episcopal Church, embrace the
Holy One who continues to draw near in the neighbor, the stranger, the
refugee, or the one who seems the most "other" to you. It is the ideal
season to commit to becoming the Beloved Community and growing loving,
liberating, life-giving relationships across the human family of God. The
journey is framed around the four quadrants of the labyrinth: Telling
the truth about our churches and race; proclaiming the dream of the
beloved community; practicing the way of love in the pattern of Jesus;
and repairing the breach in institutions and society. Groups are invited
to "walk" sections of the labyrinth each week in Advent, engaging in
scripture, reflections, and activities. The curriculum can be downloaded here. Spanish and Creole materials will be available Nov. 9.
