Rev. Yvonne McAndrew, of Unity Church for Creative Living in St. Johns, invites readers to “come home” on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve to a spiritual community that is open, welcoming and infused with love as they offer their Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service on December 24, 2021 and their New Year’s Eve Burning Bowl Service on December 31, 2021. Both services begin at 7 p.m. and are offered in person and streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Shares McAndrew: “Familiar sights, sounds, smells and traditions that move us deep inside when we think of that old acquainted song, ‘There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays.’ Maybe it’s the joyous welcome, the hugs, the happy faces glad to see us. Perhaps it’s the smell of mom’s holiday turkey, stuffing or homemade pie. It could be reuniting with family members we have not seen in a while, and perchance it could be all of these things and more. No matter where we are this Christmas, may we rekindle the holiday spirit and celebrate all that we are so grateful for. Unity is a coming home for the soul. Join us this holiday season and feel the love.”