Dear Friends,
In this season of Advent, the 40 days before Christmas when we enter the darkest days of winter, we watch and wait expectantly, anticipating the birth of Christ. We light candles, we sing songs, and we prepare our hearts to receive the Light of the World.
Let us worship together as we explore the themes of Advent/Christmas as we prepare to receive the birthing of God child, Emmanuel, God with us.
With pregnant joy,
John
Advent/Christmas Services 2024
Arising from a 19th century German tradition, advent calendars count the 24 days leading up to Christmas day. Advent, from the Latin “adventus” for arrival, has been in the Christian spiritual tradition dating back at least to the 4th century CE, and marks a time of celebration of the birth of Christ.
December is also a time to slow things down, make space in our busy lives, and quietly prepare our soul for the birthing of Christ to take place in our inner lives. Traditions throughout the world acknowledge this time of year as the powerful time to connect with our inner light in the midst of the darkness.
*In-person Sunday Services are at 10 am
December 1 First Sunday of Advent: Lighting the First Advent Candle
Hanging of the Greens & Singing Medley of Carols
(All children & youth will receive Advent Calendars)
December 8 Second Sunday of Advent: Lighting the Second Advent Candle
December 15 Third Sunday of Advent: Lighting the Third Advent Candle
December 22 Christmas Celebration: Lighting the Fourth Advent Candle
Dec. 24, 5:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Lighting the Candle of CHRIST
