The Gift of Waiting - 1st Sunday of Advent, Nov 30, 2025

Lay Preacher Cassie Erkens brings us this thoughtful Advent homily exploring what it truly means to wait with intention, hope, and awareness. Through stories of unicorns, scripture, and everyday spirituality, we’re invited to slow down, notice the holy in the ordinary, and rediscover Advent as a transformative gift—not passive waiting, but active presence. Grounded in Isaiah, Romans, and Matthew’s Gospel, this reflection encourages us to wake up, pay attention, and choose the light even in uncertain times.