Welcome to worship on this first Sunday of Advent. Today we light the candle of Hope, remembering the promise of the prophets: ‘The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.’

As we wait for Christ’s coming, we hold fast to the hope that God’s light will break into our world. Whether you are here every week or visiting today, you are part of this family of faith. Let us worship with expectant hearts, trusting in Emmanuel, God with us.