Advent is the first season of the Church year. It lasts for four weeks leading up to Christmas Day on December 25. Notably, there is a distinction between the civil calendar and the church calendar. “Advent” comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming or arrival.”
Used by the Church, the word refers to two things. First, it speaks about Jesus Christ’s appearance when he was born on the first Christmas Day. Second, it heralds the second appearance of Jesus Christ when, as the faithful believe, he returns to judge the living and the dead.
This year we are inviting the members of Saint Andrew Memorial to participate in the season of Advent by writing a short meditation on meaning of the Christmas season for one day of the Advent season. If you would like to contribute please contact James Jarvis after the weekly service or by email: jarvisjd@rogers.com.