The new Church year is once again upon us!

 Why not add something to your devotional life to mark a fresh start?

Choose from the following list of diverse opportunities on the Advent weekdays to deepen your prayer and/or study and/or worship.

MONDAYS - beginning 27 November

• Spirituality of Advent – Prayer Series: Contemplative ideas and practices for Advent and beyond. Celtic Advent, Centering Prayer and Labyrinth Walks among the topics to be covered. Led by Kurt Schmidt. In person, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Cathedral Memorial Hall Lounge.
  * Please reserve your seat with Kurt for any/all sessions.

TUESDAYS - beginning 28 November

• Art & Faith: Short, guided weekly meditation on a work of art related to the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel and in the tradition of Ignatian (imaginative) contemplation.  5:30-6:00 p.m. on Zoom.
  * Link through the Cathedral Calendar or from Kurt.

WEDNESDAYS - beginning 29 November

• Advent Book Study: Seasonal diocesan study of Paula Gooder’s book, The Meaning is in the Waiting.  Facilitated by Shawn Branch. 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Zoom.
  * Registration required through the diocesan website.

THURSDAYS - beginning 30 November

• Taizé worship: A simple and contemplative half hour of scripture, prayer, silence and song. 5:30 p.m. start.
  30 November and 14 December in-person and livestreamed from the Cathedral.
  7 and 21 December on Zoom.
  * Link through the Cathedral Calendar or from Kurt.

DAILY / ONGOING

• Divine Office: Regular, short daily prayer opportunity in the Cathedral. Morning Prayer at 8:45 a.m., Evening Prayer at 4:45 p.m. Weekdays.
  * Just drop in!
• Dante Group: But reading Milton now! Reflective study of Paradise Lost. Led by Alan Hall. Thursday evenings, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Cathedral Memorial Hall Lounge.
  * Just drop in!
• Holy Eucharist: Wednesday mornings, 10:00 a.m. in the Cathedral.

You are encouraged to add at least one new Advent-ure to your schedule this year!

Questions or expressions of interest can be communicated to Cathedral Director of Christian Formation, Kurt Schmidt by email <formation at christchurchcathedral.com> or by phone/text to (506) 259-3711. Thank you, and Advent Blessings!