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Welcome to Advent!


Even though it comes at the end of the year, Advent marks the beginning of our liturgical year. (Year B if you are keeping track) The word “Advent” comes from the Latin adventus, which means “coming” or “arrival.” It is a time of anticipation as we await the birth of Jesus. As the days grow shorter each week, we are invited to draw closer and closer to the light of Christ. I invite you to take this time to reflect on your current spiritual life, and make the time to open your hearts and minds to the Gospel of our Lord.

Advent Schedule

9 am Eucharist

Christmas Services

Christmas Services

Join us In-Person at 9am


Our Advent Wreath will be lit each week by Families of St. James


Coffee & Conversation in the Rectory

immediately following service

Christmas Services

Christmas Services

Christmas Services

Christmas Eve

Tues. Dec 24 - 7pm


Christmas Day

Wed. Dec. 25 - 9am


Advent Wreath

Week 1

The first candle (Prophet's Candle) symbolizes Hope. The prophets of the Old Testament, especially Isiah, waited in hope for the Messiah's arrival.

Week 2

The second candle (Bethlehem's Candle) symbolizes Faith. Micah had foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, which is also the birthplace of King David.

Week 3

The third candle (Shepherd's Candle) symbolizes joy. To the shepherds great joy, the angels announced a Savior has been born. In liturgy the color rose signifies joy so we light the rose colored candle.

Week 4

The fourth candle (Angel's Candle) symbolizes peace. The angels announce Jesus came to bring peace- He came to bring people close to God and to each other again.

Christmas

the optional fifth candle (Christ's Candle) represents purity and light. It is traditionally a white candle, lit on Christmas Day and placed in the center of your Advent wreath.

Christmas Poinsettia Order Forms

Poinsettia Order Form (pdf)

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More Advent...

What does the season mean?

What does the season mean?

What does the season mean?

A resource for households that supports the celebration of Advent at home

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The Symbols of Advent

What does the season mean?

What does the season mean?

Use the shapes to make ornaments, cookies, pictures, etc. to celebrate the symbols of Advent.

 

Week 1- Anchor

Week 2- Heart

Week 3- Star

Week 4- Dove

Advent + Christmas Word

What does the season mean?

Advent + Christmas Word

Daily #adventword challenge invites you to respond to daily word prompts with photos, written responses, crafts, drawings, poems, found art, and Holy Spirit-filled posts.

You can also sign up for daily emailed devotionals

More info here

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