The Earth Waits With Us
An Advent Circle of Reflection
November 29, December 6, 13, and 20, 2026
11am to 12:30pm Central
with Chris Flynn
This Advent, you’re invited into a circle of quiet – a space to rest, reflect, and return to what matters most.
Each Sunday, we’ll gather by candlelight and companionship, drawing wisdom from two deeply beautiful books:
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- All Creation Waits – stories of wild creatures preparing for winter
- Braiding Sweetgrass – poetic reflections on belonging, reciprocity, and the sacredness of the Earth
Together, we’ll explore the ancient themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love through the rhythms of nature and the hush of the season.
We’ll let the animals teach us about waiting.
We’ll let the earth show us how to receive.
We’ll listen – to words, to silence, to one another.
You don’t need to read ahead or purchase anything.
The readings will be shared aloud.
Come as you are, wrapped in a blanket or holding a cup of tea,
ready to step gently into the darkening light.
If your soul is longing for quiet company this season – we would love to welcome you.
Chris Flynn
Chris has been facilitating heart-centered groups for over 50 years. She creates Sacred Spaces where folks feel safe and comfortable expressing and sharing what’s in their hearts and minds.
Chris was ordained with a Master in Ministry of Spiritual Counseling and is a certified grief counselor. She formed and facilitated Conscious Connections Community, a singles ministry, for 20 years. She went on to work with both Hospice and Suicide Prevention, facilitating groups and trainings. Currently she loves facilitating book study groups for the Christine Center.
Chris lives in the California Redwoods with her husband and Saint Bernard. Eight years ago, while visiting her Wisconsin relatives, she discovered the Christine Center and immediately found her spiritual home. She has attended many of the Christine Center’s virtual classes, the weekly Tao group, plus, last year she attended in person, The Tao in the Summer. Through ‘Quantum Connecting via Zoom’ (thank you Sr. Gabe), Chris enjoys her deep connection with the Christine Center community.