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 busyness, stress, and 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 busyness, stress, and negative effects of secular Christmas. The Christmas celebration doesn't end on December 25, it begins!
November 27, First Sunday in Advent - HOPE
December 4, Second Sunday in Advent - PEACE
Handel's Messiah (choir and orchestra), 3 p.m.
December 11, Third Sunday in Advent - JOY
December 18, Fourth Sunday in Advent - LOVE
December 24, Christmas Eve --two services (4 pm & 7 pm) with candlelight singing. Communion also celebrated at 7 pm.
Handel's Messiah (choir and orchestra), 3 p.m.
December 11, Third Sunday in Advent - JOY
December 18, Fourth Sunday in Advent - LOVE
December 24, Christmas Eve --two services (4 pm & 7 pm) with candlelight singing. Communion also celebrated at 7 pm.
In addition this year, Christmas Day falls on a Sunday. We'll enjoy a carol-sing worship time at 10:30 a.m. with hot wassail (cider) and much joy (to the world!).
January 8 - 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!