December 1st
For Christians around the world, Advent refers to the four weeks leading up to Christmas, where communities remember and celebrate the arrival of Jesus and join together in the hope of his ultimate return.
In some traditions, followers of Jesus devote the first two weeks of Advent to remembering Jesus' promise to return and renew Heaven and Earth. Then, during the last two weeks of Advent, these communities focus on the birth of Jesus. In other traditions, people reflect on the concepts of hope, peace, love, and joy—one for each week leading up to Christmas. People may light Advent candles, prepare unique wreaths, hold special church services, or read specific Scriptures each day to reflect on the arrival of Jesus on Earth.
Each day of Advent, you will be able to open a new window on our advent calendar for a daily reflection or video. We will be sharing the advent journey, and also revisiting some FBC Christmases from years gone by.
We'd like to encourage you to follow the Advent Reflections bible reading plan (from the Bible Project). Hint: If you want it to end on Christmas Day, and make sure it fits in with our advent calendar, start today and do the first four readings in one go, then continue with Day 5 tomorrow).
Come back tomorrow and relive the 'Advent Introduction' from one of our services three years ago. Have a wonderful Advent season!
