Today is the first Sunday of Advent, when we light the Hope candle. Our worship series for this Advent season is "Christmas Through the Lens of Hollywood". We'll reflect on how the traditional themes of Advent (Hope, Peace, Joy, Love) are viewed through the lens of some of Hollywood's favorite Christmas movies. The story of George Bailey as told in the Frank Capra classic "It's a Wonderful Life" emphasizes Hope over despair and sadness.