Here we are, in the oft quiet week between Christmas and New Year. We celebrated the birth of Christ. I really enjoyed these celebrations. From the beauty of humble beginnings to the splendor of the sacred reflected all around us, there was so much to take in and reflect on. 

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve! I hope to see you at the candlelight Christmas Eve service tomorrow at 4:30pm. This is a special time that I look forward to every year and I believe that this will be a beautiful moment to share together in the miracle of the holiday. We’ve been working hard to prepare for this time together, and I hope to see you there! 

Being without adequate housing is an incredibly difficult challenge to live with. Some of the difficulties are easy to imagine - such as being cold in Winter weather, wet in the rain, too hot in the Summer. Other facets of the homeless experience may not be as obvious until you think them through. Toilet use. Hygiene. Cooking. Care for clothing and other belongings. Transportation.