The extraordinary thing that is about to happen is matched only by the extraordinary moment just before it happens. Advent is the name of that moment. But if you concentrate just for an instant, far off in the deeps of yourself somewhere you can feel the beating of your heart. For all its madness and lostness, not to mention your own, you can hear the world itself holding its breath.


- Frederick Buechner -

Advent

The Christian Year is an actual thing! The Church has its own calendar of seasons and events and special Sundays, also known as the liturgical year. And the beginning of that year takes place with the season of Advent, a four-week season purposed to help the Church prepare for and anticipate the story of Christ's birth. For us, Advent is a busy time around our church. But we love it! Check out all the events and resources below.

Advent Schedule

  • November 24: Hanging Of The Greens

    Come and help us decorate the building for the Advent and Christmas seasons. We'll provide food, drinks, desserts, hot chocolate, and coffee. No need to RSVP for this event...just show up and we'll put you to work.


    When: Sunday, November 24, 6:00pm

  • December 1: Advent Breakfast

    Join us in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30am for a catered breakfast to kick off the Advent season. On that Sunday we will only have the 11:00am service, so come hang out beforehand with friends old and new.


    RSVP HERE

  • December 8: S'mores Sunday

    Come early before service into the Fellowship Hall to make S'mores before class! We're hosting this on Sunday, December 8, from 9:00 to 9:30am and from 10:30 to 11:00am, whichever service you attend.

  • December 8-22: Advent Book Club

    This four-week book club will read through Tish Harrison Warren's Advent: The Season of Hope. Groups will me on Sunday mornings, December 8-22. You have a choice between the 9:30 and 11:00 AM groups, so pick the hour that works best for you. 


    SIGN UP HERE


    PURCHASE BOOK HERE

  • December 8: Lazarus Christmas Dinner

    The Lazarus Christmas Dinner is a day when people come together with our friends experiencing homelessness to celebrate another year of being in community together. This event will take place at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Midtown from 3:00 to 5:00pm.


  • December 15: Kids Performance & Parties

    Our kids will perform a Christmas number during the 9:30am service and then have their annual Christmas Parties during the 11:00am service down on the lower level. For the parents, we'll have a reception for you in the Fellowship Hall during the 11:00am hour.

  • December 24: Christmas Eve Service

    Come and celebrate the story of Christ's birth on Christmas Eve, December 24, at 6:00pm. We'll open the Fellowship Hall at 5:00pm for coffee and desserts, so arrive early! Our Christmas Eve service is a family service, so children are more than welcome.

Advent & Church Year Resources