“Dear friends, Advent is the season of the presence and expectation of the eternal. For this very reason, it is in a ...

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

On this Second Sunday, we light the second candle on the Advent wreath, reflecting on the theme of peace and focusing on the “Prince of Peace” (Jesus) bringing deep, lasting harmony Shalom, beyond ...

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 ...

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 Mass schedule at St. Charles Catholic Church, 31 Cherry Hill St., is as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at ...

Grace’s Closet at Grace Lutheran Church, 1114 N. Cambria St., Bellwood, will host a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon ...

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

Holiday traditions are a big part of what makes the season feel special when you're a kid. You might think it's the presents ...

Twenty years ago, my mum taught me how to budget for a fun and fulfilling festive period - I've kept the tradition up ever ...