ADVENT & CHRISTMAS
A Season for Waiting
In our fast-paced modern world, waiting is an inconvenience; why wait when you can do something?
Yet in Advent, Jesus calls us to something very different: “Don’t do anything. Just wait. Watch and pray. I am coming soon.”
On this page, you can learn more about how we’re observing Advent here at All Souls. We pray these resources help you wait with joy for Jesus’ appearing.
RESOURCES
Advent Explained
Need a crash course on the season of Advent? Check out this brief video from our series “The Christian Year Explained.” Also check out our video on Christmas!
All Souls Daily Prayer Podcast
Looking for a simple way to pray during Advent? Check out “Lord, Open My Lips,” a daily devotional podcast created by All Souls Church. We release new episodes every day based on the liturgies and lectionary of our prayerbook.
“The Mouth of The Lord Hath Spoken It”
From our friends at Church of the Ascension in Anderson, South Carolina, comes a beautiful new Advent devotional written by members of their parish.
Advent Devotional: “Everyday Gospel”
This year’s Advent devotional is the Christmas edition of Everyday Gospel by Paul David Tripp. Free (but limited) quantities are available for pickup by the greeting table on Sunday mornings.
EVENTS
Rector’s Forum: Advent & Christmas
Sunday, December 1 at 9:30am
If you're new to Anglicanism, or just interested in re-learning about the seasons of Advent and Christmas from an Anglican perspective, Fr. Josh will host a morning discussion about the practices and themes of the season. Childcare will be provided for those who need it.
Advent Lessons & Carols
Wednesday, December 4 at 6:30pm
Now a tradition for our parish, this beautiful service combines readings from the prophets and classic Advent hymns. Children are invited to wear their pajamas to the service and join Ms. Lucy Grace for a special children’s time. Please plan to bring a plate of Christmas cookies, which we’ll enjoy with hot chocolate after the service!
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
December 24 at 5:00pm & December 25 at 10:30am
Christmas holds some of our most cherished services here at All Souls. On Christmas Eve, we’ll have the traditional service with the lighting of the candles, while our service on Christmas morning will be a simplified form of Holy Communion for those who can attend.
Twelfth Night Party
Sunday, January 5 at 6:00pm
Our parish Christmas party falls on the twelfth night of Christmas, January 5. Join us as we welcome the season of Epiphanytide with a chili cook-off!