Church of Our Saviour

One of our cherished rituals at COS in December is the lighting of the Advent wreath.  Poised beautifully beside the central altar, this wreath is a weekly reminder of the coming the Light.

This year, as part of our efforts to involve young people in our liturgies, the new candle was lit each week by a member of the Sunday School group.

Ably assisted by the Rector, whose steady hand never left the solid little step-ladder whisked into place by our seminarian, the candle lighters carefully brought flame to wick to begin each Advent service.  The delight in their eyes was matched only by the assembled community’s quiet pleasure. Perhaps we were reminded again of the power of a Child to bring light to our hearts.