We are a liturgical church which follows the Sundays, seasons, and colors of the church year.
Advent December 1 - December 23
We enter the new church year with the season of Advent which begins December 1 and ends on December 23. Blue represents hope, and we light another candle on the Advent wreath each Sunday in anticipation of the light of Christ. We light a pink candle on the third Sunday of Advent to signify the joy of the anticipation of Christmas.
Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection alert us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and redeem us for your life of justice, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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Christmastide December 24 - January 6
The season of Christmas begins December 24 and continues until January 6 when Epiphany begins. The color is white.
Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus' presence and in the last day wake to the rightness of his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
