The early believers lived this out in practical ways. Acts 2:46–47 describes people who ate together, cared for one another, ...

Father Joshua J. Whitfield provides a reflection on the readings and gospel for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Dec. 14, 2025.

I have always loved Advent. Even as a child, I was filled with the aching wonder of the season when my dad would lead us in singing O Come, O Come Emmanuel to the glow of the Advent wreath in the dark ...

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.

How funny should I make a sermon? My instinct, after making my living as a comedy writer, is to bring out my best material.

Advent season is a reminder about the importance of Christ in people’s lives, and prepares them to celebrate Christ’s birth ...

As the Thanksgiving leftovers are packed away, a different kind of preparation begins for millions of Christians around the world: the season of Advent. Starting this coming Sunday, November 30, 2025, ...

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].

This Sunday, Advent Sunday, signals two significant events in many denominations. First, the church year for many mainline denominations begins. Second, Advent begins: an annual period of about four ...

UNITED CHURCH OF LOS ALAMOS NEWS RELEASE The United Church of Los Alamos invites the community to experience Advent at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Advent is a time to prepare people’s hearts for the ...