Worship Preview // Dec 9 @ 10:30AM //
Hebrews 12:1-3
Each year many churches celebrate advent by lighting the advent wreath.
Each week a different candle is lit until we arrive at Christmas eve when we light the center candle which is the Christ candle.
The candles around the wreath each represent a different aspect of our faith journey.
The traditional candles are hope, peace, joy, and love.
This year we are renaming each candle to encourage us to embody these traditional aspects of our faith in new ways this advent season.
The candles will be:
Spaciousness - helping us to embody hope
Contemplation - helping us to embody peace
Commitment - helping us to embody joy
Imagination - helping us to embody love
Join us this week as we light the candle of commitment and reflect on what it means to 'run the race with perseverance' and find joy as we do.
National Homeless Persons Memorial Day // FRIDAY, DEC 21
Every year on the winter solstice and the longest night of the year, Operation Safety Net (OSN) organizes a candlelight memorial service to remember those who have died while living on the streets of Pittsburgh during the previous year. Contact Scot Hines for more information. 6 pm.
Christmas Eve Eve // SUNDAY, DEC 23
Our annual eve eve service will happen in the morning this year, but will still have a dramatic flair with a special presentation of ‘The InnKeepers Dream’ performed by pastor Jeff. 10:30 am.
Christmas Eve // MONDAY, DEC 24
Come and contemplate the incarnation of God’s love with traditional carols and candlelight. 8 pm.
New Around Here Dinner // WEDNESDAY JAN 23
6:30pm. New-ish to Hot Metal? Been coming for a while and would like to know more? Or meet some new people? Then this dinner if for you! Join our staff as they prepare you dinner and tell you more about the HMBFC community.
RSVP to erin@hotmetalbridge.com
