The last Sunday in the calendar of the church is Christ the King Sunday, which this year is November 21, 2021. It is the Sunday we will celebrate the transition of leadership, the passing of the baton, between those who have served and those who will serve.

The first Sunday of Advent, and the first Sunday of a new liturgical year, is November 28, 2021. The time between the ending of one year and the beginning of next is brief. There is precious little time between the two Sundays to lament what was left unfinished and step into what is to be done.

The reality is, as long as we think someone else will take care of “it” we will never bridge the gulf between goal and accomplishment, vision and manifestation. Too often we wait for someone better qualified, the one with the more flexible schedule, the person with less commitments, or the staff…. to do “it.”

The work of the church cannot rest on the shoulders of a select few. We may not all be able to do the same things, but we can each bring something to the table that will further God’s vision for us.

As we give thanks for the gifts of our many leaders, the blessings of friendship, and look forward to the new year, it's a good time to ponder: What are you willing to do?

Peace,