On the First Sunday of Advent, we stood at the threshold of the “I don’t know.” Crossing that could have helped us face what ...
It's a time to reflect and wonder as of our own lives, the understanding of what it means to be human, and the mystery of ...
Vazquez rode Dirty Rich for Southern California-based trainer Peter Miller, who again has a string of horses at Oaklawn, and ...
First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville, 901 N.E. J St. will hold a special service, "Lessons and Carols," and light the third candle during the regular worship hour at 10:15 a.m. A Christmas brunch ...
As the holiday season approaches, faith leaders in the Sonoma Valley are inviting their communities to embrace the spiritual and cultural traditions that define Hanukkah, Advent, and Christmas. From ...
As your servant St. Francis prayed on a long-ago day, “Make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where ...
In some denominations, Advent is also celebrated by the lighting of an Advent wreath, which represents Jesus coming as a ...
Lord, may we be engaged with You in building a future of peace and justice, joy and truth ...
Grace’s Closet at Grace Lutheran Church, 1114 N. Cambria St., Bellwood, will host a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon ...
The Chancel Choir of Clarksbury Church in Hardyville will present a cantata titled “God’s Promise of a Savior” during the ...
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Advent and Christmas traditions

The time before Christmas is called Advent, meaning 'coming' or 'waiting' in the language of the church. It is the first four weeks of the church year, in many ways with similarities to Ramadan before ...