Traditional Advent Wreath Service at Clothall Church, on Advent Eve. A reflection

Bathed in Advent light,
the church pauses… 

Singers arrange their music,
readers shuffle papers,
pray-ers clear their thoughts. 

The congregation settles – 
some, perhaps looking forward
to mulled wine, 
yet their bodies are warmed
by God’s holy Word;
prayed… 
read… 
sung…

In the East window
the Clothall Birds* compose themselves,
settling wings,
ready to quietly echo the song
about to fill the air, 
kindling expectancy – 
bringing to life once more
the Advent message:
“Come, 
renew us!”

A hope and an intention;
a desire – 
a flame in the hearts 
of those who come, 
seeking once more
the Incarnate Love of God.

Come to us, Lord.
Renew us!

[Mr G. 1^st December 2024 ~ Advent Sunday]

For more about the Clothall Birds, See my Blog entry for November 29^th, 2020