Events

During the First Advent, the focus is on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, which are symbolized by the lighting of the Advent wreath candles. Each candle represents a different aspect of the spiritual journey towards the arrival of Christ. As the season unfolds, the lighting of these Read More →

The Second Advent focuses on John the Baptist, the Gentiles being included in God’s family, Christ’s coming in judgment and peace, and the church’s hopeful expectation of the completion of his promises. The theme the second Sunday of Advent is peace. Read More →

The third Sunday in Advent shifts from a tone of expectation of Christ’s coming to one of rejoicing at the arrival of God’s kingdom with the coming of Jesus. The theme for the third Sunday of Advent is Joy. Read More →

On the fourth Sunday of Advent, we celebrate God’s faithfulness in sending Jesus, and we remember that faithfulness as we look forward to Christ’s second coming. Read More →

We celebrate the Nativity of Christ because, as the angel said, the birth of Jesus Christ is “good news.” Good news is meant to be celebrated. In fact, the angel said that the news of Jesus’ birth would cause “great joy” and would be “for all people” Read More →