Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. This year, Advent began Nov. 30, the start of the new liturgical year.

The second candle that we light on the Advent wreath this Sunday reminds us of peace, and Deacon Franz Fruehwald points to ...

In some denominations, Advent is also celebrated by the lighting of an Advent wreath, which represents Jesus coming as a ...

Joy does not simply happen to us, writes Deacon Franz Fruehwald. It grows where there is space cleared by humility, softened ...

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention ...

The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth. A way to ...

Last Sunday was the start of the Advent season at Rolling Hills Covenant Church — and in Christian churches across the country. After 38 years as an active member of RHCC, I was finally asked to ...

When I was much younger (but old enough for some serious crafting), I designed a two-dimensional Advent wreath from construction paper and thumbtacked it to my bedroom wall. Each Sunday during the ...

Last Sunday was the start of the Advent season at Rolling Hills Covenant Church and in Christian churches across the country. After 38 years as active member of RHCC, I was finally asked to ...