As Advent begins on November 30, 2025, we explore the rich history and symbolism behind this Christian season of preparation ...

The Book of Ecclesiastes states, "To every thing there is a season." For many, the Christmas season brings gift-giving, plane tickets home, shared meals with family — as well as significant money and ...

A reflection on the meaning of Christmas with Bishop Mariann Budde, the Bishop of Washington. Her sermon at the US President's inauguration made an impact around the world.

That Christmas involves a message of “joy” is anchored in the biblical story of the Nativity itself. The angel who appears to the shepherd in the field on the night of Jesus’ birth announces: “Do not ...

Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora will celebrate the Advent season with "B-List Christmas," a sermon series about secondary Advent characters and a four-part Bible study of lesser known ...

I have a recurrent fantasy. Actually, it would make a pretty funny television movie. In the fantasy, I am very good friends with a Protestant minister. In early December, a church calls him to be its ...