November 30 – December 28, 2025 (4 weeks of Advent, plus Blue Christmas, Christmas Eve, and Christmas 1)

Advent is the beginning of a new year of waiting, but it is an active and watchful waiting. It is tapping into the world’s longing for redemption, salvation, and transformation. The beautiful and singable hymn, “Toda la Tierra” (UMH #210), is a reminder of what is at stake. “All the world, bound and struggling, seeks true liberty” in the first verse allows us to look back to the story of the Incarnation and to look forward to the coming of the kingdom of heaven, when the will of God will be done on earth as in heaven. All of earth is waiting for this fulfillment. In worship, we can see the sign of the nearness of Emmanuel, God with us.

Join us for a potluck dinner at Dave and Karen Booth’s house at 5:30 pm. Karen is serving charcuterie. Please bring a dish to add to the board or another dish to share. Brainstorming is from 6:30 – 9:00 pm.

RSVPs are helpful but not mandatory. Sign up at church or contact the church office (213-798-2181 or Office@LakeHarborUMC.org) or Karen Booth. Please read the Scripture and message synopses and preview the videos before we gather if at all possible.

Brainstorming Advent 2025 website (updated 10-20-25)

Google folder with inspirational images (updated 11-7-25)

Here is what we came up with:

Brainstorming Summary Advent 2025