On Saturday, December 20 from 9:00 to 4:00, at St. Joseph, Rev. Teri Smith-Jones, LC, will lead us in an Advent retreat. This retreat will offer an opportunity for us to step away from the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparation and consider more fully the true meaning of Advent and Christmas.  During this retreat, we will be invited to journey with Jesus’ mother, Mary, through iconic images, the words of Scripture, and Christian tradition.  We will explore Mary’s role as the one who said “yes” to God’s invitation and became the God-bearer (Theotokos), and we will contemplate the ways in which God is inviting us to be God-bearers in today’s world. Because lunch will be provided, we ask that you add your name to the sign-up sheet at either of our churches, or contact either church office to register so that we know how much food to provide (but if you only find that you can attend at the last minute, please come even if you don’t sign up).  Please also invite your friends and neighbors to join us.