Advent at Christ Church
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Collect for the First Sunday in Advent, pg., 2019 Book of Common Prayer
Advent begins the Christian Calendar Year. It lasts for four weeks leading up to Christmas Day. “Advent” comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming or arrival.” This coming refers to both Jesus Christ’s first coming in the incarnation as well as his second coming to judge the living and the dead.
Therefore, the season of Advent is a season of anticipation and waiting. It anticipates celebrating Christ's first coming and waits for Christ's second coming. Click below for an article explaining more.
Stations of the Cross Commissioning in honor of Fr. David
Watch the video below for more information. We will be commissioning icons of the Stations for the Cross for the Sanctuary in honor of Fr. David. We are inviting the church to consider contributing toward this during Advent and Christmastide as a "Christmas Gift" to the Church.
Donate a Poinsettia
If you would like to donate a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one, you can give online using the link above (and email Jensen or Marci who it is in honor of) or write a check and put Poinsettia and the name of your loved one in the memo line. They are $18 each and deadline to donate is December 14th.