Those invited to do so would come down the central aisle to light the Advent Wreath. Five candles. Circular. Surrounded by greenery.

The fourth Sunday before Christmas is called Advent Sunday. It falls at the start of December, or sometimes as in 2025, at ...

Rev. Joshua K. Owens serves as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in historic downtown Lumberton. He can be reached by email at [email protected].

Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in ...

This past week, the Christian calendar entered the season of Advent, and depending upon who you ask, you might hear an entirely different explanation of what this means. Trust me, it’s confusing even ...

Aviva has recorded cases where flames have spread to Christmas trees, decorations and wrapping paper, with candle-related ...

As Advent approaches, families bring out their boxes of Christmas decorations and set out the Advent wreath. But consider a ...

Community Christmas tree lightings, holiday crafts and cookies, caroling and music, and appearances by Santa are part of this ...

This ingenious Advent calendar idea from Swedish brand Søstrene Grene is proof that you don't have to spend a fortune to ...

Christmas season is in full swing and you can purchase these festive items from your closest Costco to make your home ready ...

The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Chino Hills, 14085 Peyton Drive, will hold the second series of three talks during Advent, which is the season of preparation that leads ...