We adorn our Mitten Tree with gifts of warmth for those that may be out in the cold. We acknowledge new little ones that have come into our lives with our Baby Candle ritual.

ORDER OF SERVICE Chimes Greeting, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by the Barenaked Ladies (not recorded)Chalice Lighting - Come We Now Out of the Darkness by Annie Foester Hymn 237 - The First Noel Lighting the Advent Candles - Jones Harvey Sharing Our Abundance - Ministerial Fund Offertory - Carol of the Bells by Lindsay Stirling (not recorded)Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2x) Service Leader Reflection - Elora Kiely Candles of Care and Connection Hymn - The Holly and the Ivy Reading - Why the Evergreens Never Lose Their Leaves, written by Florence Holbrook, read by Wren Harder-Tessier Meditation Lighting the Baby Candles Reflection Decorating the Tree Blessing the TreeHymn – O Mitten TreeExtinguishing the Flame – We Keep Its Light In Our Hearts by Maddie SifantusBenedictionCarry the Flame of peace and love until we meet again (sing 2x)