The backdrop of a previously occupied and evicted lot will serve to illustrate the current struggle between the forces of oppression and the Force of Justice and time our waiting for a promise of hope during the season of Christmas.
The short service will be officiated by Reverend Thomas Brauer, and will include a candle lighting, scripture reading, reflection, prayer, and communion.
This is an outreach event by Occupy to the Christian community of Edmonton. Occupy is an open-faith community, and this segment of that community welcomes anyone to attend and participate to whatever degree they wish.
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During the season of Advent, the month leading up to Christmas, people all over the world remember those people who waited for a Messiah with a message of hope, justice, and life for the poor and oppressed.
Today, we continue to wait for the new earth that Jesus taught about, the just and beautiful earth that will be inherited by the meek.
Occupy invites you to remember with us that change is coming and that a new world is possible in four Advent observances each Wednesday leading up to Christmas.
Services will be officiated by Reverend Thomas Brauer, and will include a candle lighting, scripture reading, prayer, and sharing of communion. All people of all faiths are welcome to come and simply attend or participate in any portion of these elements to whatever degree they wish.
Services will be held just outside the Occupy Lot on Jasper and 102st from 5:45-6:15.
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