The Cathedral Church of the Advent, the Episcopal cathedral in downtown Birmingham, has struck a deal with the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama to change its liturgy and stop withholding funds that could ...

An Advent wreath is depicted in a stained-glass window at Christ the King Church in Commack, N.Y. Advent, a season of joyful expectation before Christmas, begins Dec. 3 this year. The Advent wreath, ...

On Sunday, Nov. 24, the Episcopal Church of the Advent will celebrate 60 years since the dedication of St. Clement’s Chapel in its present location on Piedmont Drive with a single 10 a.m. service to ...

Sunday, Dec. 1, is the First Sunday of Advent. Mass readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44. This Sunday marks not only the first of four Sundays ...

COMMENTARY: Drawing from the spiritual wisdom of the great St. Bernard of Clairvaux, we can now observe the season with a broader horizon. The word ‘Advent’ is from the Latin ‘adventus’ for ‘coming’ ...

Senior Pastor Ian B. Reid of First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg lights the Advent candles prior to a Wednesday evening Compline service. These services will be held at 7 p.m. each Wednesday in ...

Exactly one year following a devastating fire, members of Advent United Methodist Church along Woodruff Road in Simpsonville say they have emerged stronger than ever. Exactly one year following a ...

Following the rituals of the church calendar remind me that my life is part of the larger story of God’s creation, redemption, and restoration. I remember an Advent when I was struggling with ...

Celebrate Advent with C21's "Keep It Simple: The Practice of Advent Joy" Timeout! This virtual retreat was led by author, speaker, founder of Mothering Spirit, and friend of C21, Laura Kelly Fanucci.