Christian Calendar
Epiphany
Epiphany is the climax of the Christmas season and the 12 days of Christmas. The term epiphany means “to manifest” or “to show.” The Epiphany season is usually associated with the first manifestations of Jesus—to the wise men, in his presentation in the temple, in his baptism, to his disciples, and in his first miracle.
The Season after the Epiphany begins with the Baptism of the Lord and continues through Transfiguration Sunday, the last Sunday before Lent, and stands between the two great Christological cycles of Advent-Christmas-Epiphany and Lent-Easter-Pentecost. We use the celebratory colors of white and gold for Epiphany, the Baptism of the Lord, Holy Communion, and Transfiguration Sunday. Green is used for the other Sundays leading up to Lent.
Advent
Advent begins the Christian year with a season of spiritual expectation and preparation. Purple symbolizes the royalty of the One for whom we wait and hope. The Advent wreath is a simple circle of evergreen branches, a sign of life without end. Four candles, one for each Sunday in Advent surround the Christ candle. We pray that the keeping of Advent may open our hearts to God, and that the Advent wreath may constantly remind us to prepare for the coming of Christ.
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 4 pm
Bring your family and friends for a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service of worship and Holy Communion.
Christmas Day Fellowship
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 10 am
Bring your family and friends for a time of fellowship on Christmas Morning as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ!
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Christmas Cantata
December 17th – 11:00 am
at Asbury United Methodist Church
Prepare your hearts and minds!
Bring your family and friends!
Hear the story of Christmas proclaimed in word and song featuring our Chancel Choir and special musical arrangements by our Minister of Music, Jeff Hammack.
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