Christmas is often synonymous with Advent. In each part of the world, Christmas is celebrated in different ways, or not at ...

Wreaths symbolize eternity because they are in circular form, without a beginning or an end, so to speak. Before Christ came wreaths had long been in use, as symbols of fertility, victory, and the ...

In late fall, after all the Halloween candy has been consumed and the fall décor removed from store clearance aisles, we step ...

Many parish volunteers are hard at work decorating their church as they’ve done for years, while others place laser-focus on ...

In his final reflection for Advent, Deacon Franz Fruehwald explores the quiet and resolute faith of St. Joseph. He shows us ...

Christmas, as I’m sure you will be glad to be reminded, is eleven days away. For the perennially well organised, whose ...

Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., is an evangelical interdenominational church. The BVCC Sanctuary Choir Christmas Cantata "Noel Celebration," will take place at 10 a.m. Dec. 21.

As the midwinter darkness enfolds us, we can make time for contemplation as much as action, prayer as much as protest.

By Larry Efird As a child, I was fortunate to grow up in a church which acknowledged and celebrated each season of the liturgical year. All those periodic color changes of altar cloths and choir robe ...

PRAYER: Lord, show us your ways and teach us your paths. Fill our hearts with true joy. Help us to live soberly, justly, and ...

Scandinavian Christmas décor is all about candlelight, handcrafted accents, and nostalgic charm. Get 5 ideas for bringing the ...

Yet, even darkness offers some unique blessings. In her book, "In Praise of the Dark," the Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor writes ...