We all gathered on 28 November to mark the beginning of Advent with a prayer service filled with anticipation and joy. Through praying and singing, we reflected on the themes of hope, peace, and love that characterise this special season. We also lit the first candle on the Advent wreath, which symbolises the arrival of hope and the promise of Christ’s birth. We opened our hearts to the coming of the light into the world. May this Advent season be a time of blessing and renewal for all.