I have always loved Advent. Even as a child, I was filled with the aching wonder of the season when my dad would lead us in singing O Come, O Come Emmanuel to the glow of the Advent wreath in the dark ...

The Christian calendar, opening on Nov. 28 this year, includes four weeks of waiting for the one Christians believe comes as God into our midst. It is a challenge to experience Advent as it begs to be ...

"As the earth brings forth its plants, and a garden makes its growth spring up, so will the Lord GOD make justice and praise spring up before all the nations." -Isaiah 61: 11 "Rejoice always." -1 ...

Faith leaders, we're always looking for new voices to share their sermons in our Belief section. If you're interested, please send your sermon to Robert Morast at [email protected]. Because our ...

Celebrate Advent with C21's "Keep It Simple: The Practice of Advent Joy" Timeout! This virtual retreat is no-cost and is led by author, speaker, founder of Mothering Spirit, and friend of C21, Laura ...

The Advent wreath has been gone for a long time now. The wreath of artificial greenery and red berries is in my cedar chest, wrapped in white paper. The Styrofoam base disappeared about the same time ...

My sermons during December will be on the themes of Anticipation, Hope, Preparation and Celebration. I begin today with Anticipation. Having recently returned from annual leave, I've reminded myself ...

Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora, is celebrating the Advent season by fighting hunger. The third of four weekly sermons, food/toiletry collections and sandwich-making sessions ...