Symbols of Presence: Virtual Weekly Advent Program

Spirit in the Desert hosts classes and workshops for participants of all faiths and traditions to experience reconciliation, renewal, healing, and transformation of mind, body and spirit. In addition to virtual events, churches, non-profit organizations, and businesses hold meetings and retreats on-site for leaders and members in a get-away environment that encourages positive communication and productivity.

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Symbols of Presence: A virtual weekly program during the season of Advent that helps participants prepare to receive the Best. Gift. Ever.

<h3>O come, o come, Emmanuel!</h3><p>Advent is the four-week season of preparation prior to Christmas. Decorations twinkle and glow. Holiday cheer abounds. Carols ring out from store to store. And we are reminded at every turn just how many shopping days are left before we disappoint our loved ones by failing to purchase for them The Best Gift Ever. </p><p>Then there is another kind of Advent, the kind that prepares our hearts to receive The Best Gift Ever. In this kind of Advent, signs of God-Coming-Here include fig trees and a mute old man, silent stones by the river and a young girl. Working with these symbols from scripture, we will look for signs of Christ’s Presence in ourselves, our neighbor, and the world. Through contemplation of and conversation about these symbols, we will prepare our hearts to receive The Best Gift Ever by training our eyes to see Christ in all kinds of places and tuning our ears to hear the Always Promise of God-With-Us. </p><p>Join facilitator<a href="https://spiritinthedesert.org/people/sheri-brown/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Sheri Brown</a> on Tuesdays at 10:00 AZ (MST).</p><p><strong>Symbols and Prayer Themes:</strong></p><ul><li>November 30: Week 1: Fig Tree / Await </li><li>December 7: Week 2: Zechariah / Accept</li><li>December 14: Week 3: Stone / Allow</li><li>December 21: Week 4: Mary / Attend</li></ul><p><strong>Weekly Program:</strong></p><ul><li>Gathering: Opening song</li><li>Message: Brief message on the week’s symbol of Presence</li><li>Personal Reflection Prompt: Time for reflection. Contemplative music</li><li>Group Conversation Prompt: Time to share your thoughts with others</li><li>Advent Prayer Theme: Introduction of the week’s body/mind/spirit Advent practice</li><li>Closing Prayer: Lighting of the Advent candle</li></ul><h3>Daily Devotions during Advent</h3><p><a href="https://spiritinthedesert.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Spirit in the Desert</a> offers an Advent-specific daily devotion via email beginning Sunday, November 30 and ending on Christmas Day. If you would like to receive a special devotional reflection by <a href="https://spiritinthedesert.org/people/steve-holm/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pr. Steve Holm</a> in your inbox  each day during Advent, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1osHcHPMLrMWjOI53cmxkDbhh1CH8Osfj1EHpAPjlWkg" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">register here</a>.</p><p></p>

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