Advent and Christmas at Centenary
Words for the Beginning
Advent: A Season of Endings and Beginnings
As one year closes and a new one dawns, we are invited into the transformative hope of Advent. This sacred season calls us to reflect on the lessons we carry forward and the love that renews us for the journey ahead.
Join us for our Advent series—a time to embrace blessings, revisit cherished scriptures, and hear the wisdom of Mary’s faith-filled hope. Together, we’ll find reminders to move faithfully through this threshold into a season of renewal and new beginnings. Let love be your beginning.
Sundays in Advent
December 1, 2024 – First Sunday of Advent
Theme: You Are a Blessing
Join us as we explore how God's blessings begin in each of us. Mary is called "blessed among women," and we, too, are precious and beloved in God's sight. Come, reflect on the ways we are blessed to bless others.
December 8, 2024 – Second Sunday of Advent
Theme: We Can’t Go Alone
Ruth and Naomi's story reminds us of the strength found in community. This Sunday, celebrate the relationships and covenants that sustain us. Together, we are formed into a beloved community called to journey with one another.
December 15, 2024 – Third Sunday of Advent
Theme: Do the Good That Is Yours to Do
What is your unique calling in this season? John the Baptist's words challenge us to bear good fruit in our own lives. Join us as we discover the good work each of us is called to do and the impact it has on the world.
December 22, 2024 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
Theme: Hope Is Worth the Risk
Hope is a brave choice. Mary and Joseph’s story shows us how vulnerable yet powerful hope can be. As we prepare for Christmas, let’s lean into hope together, trusting in God’s promises for our lives and world.
December 24, 2024 – Christmas Eve
Theme: Love Knows Your Name
Gather with us on this holy night to celebrate the birth of Christ, who brings light and love to all. In the stillness of Christmas Eve, hear the story that changes everything and let love guide you into this new season.
Join us in a season of reflection, joy, and renewal as we move through Advent and into the promise of Epiphany!
