Commissioning for Advent 2023

Our service draws to a close.
We go out with hope rising in our souls.
In this season of shorter days and longer nights.
may you see sparks of hope in the lights of the season,
may you find hope simmering in the quietness of the night.
we celebrate the gifts that both light and darkness have to offer.
Go out secure that God who is made known in light and dark; who is revealed in Jesus, whose birth we await; and who works in us through the Holy Spirit is with you every step of the journey to the manger.
Thanks be to God who brings us hope! Amen.