This week we come to a very hopeful invitation in the prophet Isaiah (one that is ALMOST too good to be true) and we explore it using our “Song of Waiting”, Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming, the ancient 15th century Christmas hymn. Are we able to embrace joy this Christmas, even when it seems too good to be true? Are we able to see the fragile beauty breaking forth like a rose in winter? Join us for this third week of Advent with its theme of JOY. We hope to reflect AND rejoice together as a community. This week also features a celebration of baptism for a baby in our congregation. Many reasons to celebrate!