Isaiah – The Rev. Beverly Patterson

1 Advent 2022

As we hear the scripture readings for today, the first Sunday of Advent in Year A, the first cycle of the church lectionary, we are reminded that Advent is both a time of joyful anticipation and a time of diligent preparation. The reading from Isaiah is a call to anticipate the glory of the comingContinue reading “1 Advent 2022”

1 Advent 2020

There is a popular old film, often shown at this time of the year called “Meet Me in St. Louis.” It tells of the ups and downs of a middle-class family. Toward the end of the movie, the father decides, just before Christmas, that it is in the best interest of the family to moveContinue reading “1 Advent 2020”