Advent & Christmas is a
beautiful time of year
and we look forward
to having you join us!
Advent wreath
The season of ADVENT in the church leads to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, the 12 Days of Christmas, and Epiphany. Advent means "an arrival" and during the four Sundays of Advent, we anticipate celebrating again the arrival of the Christ Child as we further anticipate His future Second Coming.
Traditionally, Christmas was celebrated over the 12 Days of Christmastide following December 25th. This celebration culminated with a remembrance of the arrival of the Magi (wise men from the East) on what is known as Epiphany Sunday (epiphany is from a Greek word meaning "an appearance" or "a realization"). Reclaiming and celebrating the traditional Advent and Christmastide seasons offers an excellent way to avoid the negative effects of secular Christmas. The Christmas celebration doesn't end on December 25, it begins!
Traditionally, Christmas was celebrated over the 12 Days of Christmastide following December 25th. This celebration culminated with a remembrance of the arrival of the Magi (wise men from the East) on what is known as Epiphany Sunday (epiphany is from a Greek word meaning "an appearance" or "a realization"). Reclaiming and celebrating the traditional Advent and Christmastide seasons offers an excellent way to avoid the negative effects of secular Christmas. The Christmas celebration doesn't end on December 25, it begins!
November 29, First Sunday in Advent - HOPE
December 6, Second Sunday in Advent - PEACE
December 13, Third Sunday in Advent - JOY
December 6, Second Sunday in Advent - PEACE
December 13, Third Sunday in Advent - JOY
December 20, Fourth Sunday in Advent - LOVE
Normally, this would be our Sunday for great music. A CHOIR CANTATA presentation, and our annual Christmas on Broadway afternoon of special music and fellowship reception. Unfortunately, this is not a normal year, and so those special events will not be held this year.
Normally, this would be our Sunday for great music. A CHOIR CANTATA presentation, and our annual Christmas on Broadway afternoon of special music and fellowship reception. Unfortunately, this is not a normal year, and so those special events will not be held this year.
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December 24, Christmas Eve --Two services by candlelight with special music and Communion (served in the pews with prepackaged elements). As this is an unusual year, the specific service times will be announced soon.
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January 3 - A time to sing some additional favorite carols on Epiphany Sunday!
Jesus said, "I am the Way."
Come EXPLORE THE WAY with BROADWAY
this Christmas season!