Advent 1 November 29, 2026 – Hope
Advent is here! A time of lights and songs, of preparing and waiting.
We sing songs to brighten our spirits, we light candles to brighten our rooms
After all these years we still listen for angel song
Ringing out like it once did on a midnight clear
Bringing a promise of a transformed world
With that hope we light a candle [Light one blue candle] and sing together... Sung Response
Advent 2 December 6, 2026 – Peace -- Communion Sunday
Advent is here! A time of lights and songs, of preparing and waiting.
We sing songs to brighten our spirits, we light candles to brighten our rooms
We have sung of hope, and lit one candle [Light one blue candle]
Now we listen for bells ringing over the snow
Sleigh bells, church bells, bells at the Salvation Army kettle
Ringing with the promise of Peace on Earth, ringing above the sounds of hatred and violence.
Seeking that peace we light a candle [Light a second Blue candle] and sing together... Sung Response
Advent 3 December 13, 2026 – Joy
Advent is here! A time of lights and songs, of preparing and waiting.
We sing songs to brighten our spirits, we light candles to brighten our rooms
We have sung of hope and of peace, and lit candles [Light two blue candles]
The songs of Christmas lift our hearts, they brighten our souls
In church, at home, singing along with the radio in the car
we hear the promise of God’s comforting presence, we get caught up in tidings of great joy which shall be for all people.
With joy-filled hearts we light a candle [Light third blue candle] and sing together... Sung Response
Advent 4 December 20, 2026 – Love
Advent is here! A time of lights and songs, of preparing and waiting.
We sing songs to brighten our spirits, we light candles to brighten our rooms
We have sung of hope, of peace, and of joy, and lit candles [Light three blue candles]
The story of Christmas is a story of love, the songs include lullabies for a newborn baby.
Taking us back to silent streets, inviting us to share our dreams and hopes and fears
Helping us to see love and hope shining in the darkness
Resting in God’s love we light a candle [Light fourth blue candle] and sing together... Sung Response
