Advent, which begins today, is a four-week period of preparation: 'A chance for us to look inward and prepare for Christ'
Amid the seemingly endless seasonal details demanding Christians’ time and attention — holiday parties, travel, gifts, decorating and more — spiritual preparations for the celebration of Jesus’ birth can get lost.
“Often we celebrate Christmas beginning in November right after Black Friday, but our traditions remind us that, really, Christmas is not here yet.”“While there’s a tremendous focus on celebration, Christmas has many social justice themes associated with the child born in a manger, as helpless as you can get. The nature of how Christ comes into the world emphasizes how we are called to serve those in similar circumstances.
Gulley says the church’s Dec. 7 tree-lighting event outside the church building will kick off the Christmas season for his members. A non-traditional Christmas show featuring ballet, tap and hip-hop dance, contemporary Christian music, poetry, and many other creative expressions takes place in the church’s outdoor tent at all three services on Dec. 11.
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