The Poetry of Advent
Using the traditional Scripture readings of Advent, paired with the poetry of Mary Oliver, this series prepares us for the joy of Christmas by paying attention to the beauty all around us.
5 sermons, in order
The Art of Paying Attention: Finding Hope in Dark Times | Pastor Anthony Parrott December 1, 2024. Anthony Parrott · Luke 21 · 2024 24 min Poetry, Peace & Wild Prophets: Finding Beauty in Life's Contrasts | Rev. Tonetta Landis-Aina December 8, 2024. Tonetta Landis-Aina · Matthew 3:1–12 · 2024 26 min Finding Joy When Everything Feels Terrible December 15, 2024. Heidi Mills · Luke 1:46–55 · 2024 26 min Pain as Portal to Joy: Reading Mary's Magnificat with Nikki Giovanni | The Poetry of Advent December 15, 2024. Shae Washington · Luke 1:46–55 · 2024 28 min The Most Dangerous Words December 22, 2024. Anthony Parrott · Matthew 1:18–25 · 2024 15 min