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Advent Reflection – December 24th

December 24th, 2017 by Leslie Houseworth-Fields

December 24th Rev. Leslie Houseworth-Fields Now let me suggest first that if we are to have peace on earth, our loyalties must become ecumenical rather than sectional. Our loyalties must… Read More

Advent Reflections – December 13th

December 13th, 2017 by Leslie Houseworth-Fields

December 13th Rev. Leslie Houseworth-Fields In this blessed season, let not blind passion darken our counsels. We shall not solve a moral question by dodging it. We can scarcely hope… Read More

Advent Reflection – December 10th

December 10th, 2017 by Leslie Houseworth-Fields

December 10th The Rev. Leslie Houseworth-Fields “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” — Isaiah 9:2 That’s how the first lesson of Christmas Eve opens. It’s… Read More

Advent Reflection – December 5th

December 5th, 2017 by Leslie Houseworth-Fields

December 5th The Rev. Leslie Houseworth-Fields That’s the same spirit of giving that connects all of us during the holidays. So many people all across the country are helping out… Read More

Advent Reflections 2017

December 2nd, 2017 by Leslie Houseworth-Fields

Dear Friends, During the season of Advent, we prepare ourselves to receive the presence of God and the birth of Christ. It is a time intended for reflection, to reflect… Read More

Advent Reflection – Twenty-Seventh Day of Advent

December 23rd, 2016 by Leslie Houseworth-Fields

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Scroll down for to view the hymn and listen to the audio. The Rev. Leslie Houseworth-Fields These words from the 15th century German hymn “Lo,… Read More

Advent Reflection – Eighteenth Day of Advent

December 14th, 2016 by Leslie Houseworth-Fields

Toda la Tierra (All Earth Is Waiting) Scroll down for to view the hymn and listen to the audio. The Rev. Leslie Houseworth-Fields “All earth is waiting to see the promised… Read More

Advent Reflection – Fourteenth Day of Advent

December 10th, 2016 by Leslie Houseworth-Fields

On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry Scroll down for to view the hymn and listen to the audio. The Rev. Leslie Houseworth-Fields Having grown up in a less liturgical church context,… Read More

Advent Reflection – Fifth Day of Advent

December 1st, 2016 by Leslie Houseworth-Fields

The King of Glory Comes Scroll down for to view the hymn and listen to the audio. I must confess that I don’t know very much about music. I have some… Read More

Advent Reflection – Third Day of Advent

November 29th, 2016 by Leslie Houseworth-Fields

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel The Advent hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is a favorite of mine. Until recently, I was only familiar with verses 1-4, but in preparing… Read More