Kilmuir Easter Church in Ross-shire unveils prayer corner and urges people to tie their ribbons to the trees
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AN Advent prayer corner is being created in an Easter Ross church – and people are being encouraged to bring a ribbon to tie on the trees.
Kilmuir Easter Church says the ribbons will be incorporated in its Christmas morning service.
Those tying a ribbon – decorated or otherwise – are also being encouraged to select a prayer pebble which have a mix of four words on them – hope, peace, joy and love – to represent the four Sundays of Advent.
People are also being encourage to "take the walk from Nazareth to Bethlehem with May and Joseph" by walking the equivalent distance of 70 miles between now and Christmas Eve.
For details about the various activities, and how to take part in the walk find the kirk on Facebook @ Kilmuir and Logie Easter Church of Scotland.
"By registering for the challenge and paying a £12 fee you will help the congregation to raise funds and will receive a unique wooden Christmas decoration to mark Advent 2020," said a spokesman.
They added: "Tie a ribbon for your prayer and pick up a painted pebble to remind you! …
"As we enter 2020 has been a year like no other and for many a time of uncertainty, change and doing things differently. It has also been a year in which there has been time to reflect and appreciate the joy in small things and in nature.
"As part of the Advent Season in the lead up to Christmas a prayer corner is being created in the churchyard at Kilmuir Easter Church. Advent, a time of prayer and preparation has long been marked with colour in churches across the world, blues, purples, rose pink, red, gold and white symbolising hope, peace, joy and love.
Visitors and members of the local community are invited to bring a ribbon, decorated or otherwise, to tie on the trees by the gate or on the railings as a tangible expression of their prayers."
