As the new church year approaches with Advent, we are going to explore moving in and out of nostalgia and familiarity - and tending to God's presence in life right now. Advent traditionally has been about the first and second coming of King Jesus. Yet often we miss that in some ways the Kingdom of God is visible and present now. In Scott Erickson's book Honest Advent, which will be part of our Advent journey, the he tells us, "This [Advent season]...is an exploration of finding the God-with-Us coming into our midst now....the Birthday Boy hiding out in the mechanics of this life- the one you're presently living...." Stay tuned for more details to come.