Advent Celebration: Anticipating Christ

It was a rainy and chilly day, but that didn’t put a damper on the Advent festivities! Highlights of the day included tours, a blazing campfire, a goat escape (don’t worry, we coaxed Cosmo the goat back to his pen!), and wreath making. Elizabeth’s cousin, Kathleen Fong, is a professional florist and was a fantastic teacher, instructing us how to create wreaths made of pine branches, holly, and pinecones foraged from the Iona House grounds. We wrapped up the day listening to the real story of St. Nicholas gathered around the heaters in the barn with Mink the horse looking on.

It was a true joy to gather with friends to prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming. We will continue the celebration on December 16 with Lessons and Carols in the Barn. Our animals will star in a manger scene while we have a service of singing, readings, and prayers. Visit the events page for more details and to RSVP.