Advent & Christmas at Woodland
From its beginning, Advent has been a time of serious contemplation . . . acknowledging the darkness of the current age, but at the same time sensing the light which is coming into the world. This mercurial manner of thinking is best seen in the angelic visits that lead to the Christ Child event. The very first words uttered by the messengers of God were: “Fear not!” These angels were not cherubic babies issuing in a romantic time when all was to be well. Rather, they came in difficult times with startling news that called for all the commitment and imagination one could muster. Therefore, as we enter into this Advent, we, too, are called to pay attention in a manner that will require all of the creativity and courage we can muster. Fear not, sisters and brothers. God is doing something new here among us!
Artwork: “For Those in Darkness,” By Lauren Wright Pittman, © A Sanctified Art
Advent
Advent Week 1 — Hope — November 28
Midweek Prayer — Wednesday, December 1, 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm, Woodland Courtyard
Christmas Gift Making Workshop — December 4 — Drive Through
Advent Week 2 — Peace — December 5
Midweek Prayer — Wednesday, December 8, 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm, Woodland Courtyard
Advent Week 3 — Joy –December 12
Midweek Prayer — Wednesday, December 15, 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm, Woodland Courtyard
Hope and Healing for the Holidays Service — December 15, 6:00 pm — Atrium
Advent Week 4 — Love — December 19
Midweek Prayer — Wednesday, December 22, 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm, Woodland Courtyard
Choir Concert — December 19, 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Christmas
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service — December 24, 6:00 pm