During these seasons of the church year, we offer opportunities to enhance resident’s faith journeys through special studies.  For instance, one year we explored traditional Advent Hymns and learned what these centuries’ old hymns mean for us today.  This year we will be exploring Advent through the eyes of the ancient people who were waiting for the Messiah.  We will look at the experiences of Isaiah, John the Baptist, Mary, and Elizabeth as we consider what waiting for the Messiah means for our lives in this day and time.  During Lent in years past, we have explored six different kinds of crosses.  We have also experienced an introduction to spiritual practices such as lectio divina and meditation.