As Christmas begins ever earlier in the shops and in the media, it is increasingly appreciated that in our churches we can stand back at Advent and take time to reflect on what the Christmas message means to each one of us. We are grateful to Jim Laird, Father Andrew and our choir for providing the music for this service which is based on the Great “O” Antiphons, sacred texts that would probably have been known to the Christian community whose graves were discovered during the recent excavations. The words link us with the past but at the same time look forward to the future! Advent music, full of expectation and hope, can often get overlooked as we rush forward into Christmas. Do take this opportunity to stand back and give our celebrations a new perspective.