Advent 2017 - First Sunday

December 3rd is the first Sunday of Advent in 2017.

These are the readings for this week:

• Isaiah 64:1–9
• Psalm 80:1–7, 17–19
• 1 Corinthians 1:3–9
• Mark 13:24–37

The study guide is here. It starts like this:

Prepare. Advent is the season to anticipate the coming of the Messiah, the Christ. During the week, use this guide as your preparation — both for daily personal study and reflection, and as preparation for the Sunday gathering. The elements in this guide include: the Sunday readings; space to respond to the readings; questions about the readings; activities for group sharing; and a program for the Advent celebration during the Sunday gathering.