Over the next four weeks, Chelsea, Claire, and Dana will offer short reflections on the weekly themes of Advent: Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace. These themes connect to the traditional Scripture readings that are presented throughout the Advent season and remain consistent from year to year.
In today's episode, Chelsea reflects on Hope.
Learn more about the history of Advent at the links below:
https://www.umc.org/en/content/ask-the-umc-what-do-the-candles-in-our-advent-wreath-mean
https://www.umc.org/en/content/ask-the-umc-what-is-the-history-of-advent-for-united-methodists
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