Despite 2025's global wars and crises, the season of Advent reveals how hope endures through the darkness, drawing on ...

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

Here’s a quick explanation of what Advent means for Christians and Catholics, and the origins behind some other Christmas ...

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

We light the Advent candle, pray in a spirit of hope and go on to enjoy our dinner. This first week of Advent is making its way to the second when we will light the candle of hope and that of peace.

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

The Christian season of Advent, which begins this Sunday, is a four-week period of preparation for Christmas. Advent's themes ...

Advent is a season of calm, stillness and quiet. It is a season of hope, peace, joy and love. It is a season where we try to ...

As Advent begins on November 30, 2025, we explore the rich history and symbolism behind this Christian season of preparation ...

In worship, one common pattern for many years has been to use an Advent wreath, candles and themes of “Hope, Peace, Joy and ...

What are the four candles on Advent wreaths? Where do Advent calendars come from? What is the holiday's true meaning? We've ...

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].