Sunday Reflections: Meaning in the Christian Year

Rev. Dai Morgan of Living Spirit Ministry-Swissvale United Methodist Church explains the Christian calendar.

By Rev. Dai Morgan Last Sunday, church goers noticed a change in the worship setting. Purple has become the prominent color of the paraments and decorations in church sanctuaries and worship centers. A set of four candles will be prominently displayed and each week one will be lit progressively, until all four will shine their lights. Scripture lessons featuring John the Baptist will be read to the congregation. And as Christmas moves closer, Christmas trees and other ornamentation will most likely be added. This is the season of Advent. Today marks the second Sunday of Advent. It consists of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. In fact, Advent is the first season on the Church calendar.  Since this is the beginning of the Church year…

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