Last week, Michael Read welcomed the Advent season by singing “Starry, Starry Night” to usher in the lighting of the Advent candle of hope. As I walked the dogs Sunday night, the lyrics echoed in my mind: “Starry, starry night / Paint your palette blue and gray / Look out on a winter's night (in place of summer's day) / With eyes that know the darkness in my soul.” Gazing up at the heavens, I was met with a breathtaking sight. It was a magical, peaceful moment amidst the darkness, a truly holy experience.

With the busyness of this season swirling around me, it took a simple upward glance on a late-night walk with my dogs to remember where the true magic lies – in the quiet moments when the world's noise fades away. Perhaps the best way to find our direction this Advent season is by looking up at the vast expanse of the night sky. In gazing at those tiny beacons of light, we are reminded that we, too, are stars, part of something infinitely larger than ourselves.

This Sunday, we'll look skyward together to explore what it means to live in peace. We'll seek to discover a sense of peace that transcends our daily struggles and worries. Join us for "Peace on a Starry, Starry Night.