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

Hang a stocking for Jesus. Fill it with notes and prayer intentions during Advent. You can pray for those intentions in the ...

Advent's Lent-like waiting period is exactly why churches do not immediately whip out Christmas trees at the end of Ordinary ...

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 ...

The second week of Advent focuses on finding peace by intentionally slowing down. The author suggests a practice of taking 60 ...

The biblical call to prepare the way through reflection, prayer, reading and meditation is a central message of the Advent and Christmas season.

The lack of church decor also teaches about the penitential nature of the season. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the ...

Advent calendars have certainly evolved over the years from the simple chocolate squares.

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 ...

December is the time to celebrate! Thanksgiving is an American holiday. Most Americans eat the same basic menu of turkey, ...

From festive concerts to special services and carols in the cloister, there is lots to look forward to at Norwich Cathedral throughout Advent and Christmas.

Advent begins today – a time of the liturgical year marked by rituals preparing for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.