Charleston area pastors, including Rev. Eric Manning of Mother Emanuel AME, share what it means that Jesus was born as we head into the Christmas season.

Although Advent calendars have become hot-ticket items, they still reflect their ancient Christian meaning, writes Matthew Robert Anderson.

The Sunday worship service starts at 10 a.m. The Rev. Amy Beth Durward de Macias will present the sermon. Also, there will be Christmas Eve candlelight services at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Both ...

I know I can never adequately express my respect, admiration and gratitude for the great work undertaken by the great folks Honey Lake Hospice. When a local family is in need, those hospice people ...

DONKORAs the year draws to a close, Ghanaian streets glow with festive lights. Churches and homes prepare to celebrate Christmas, the joyous arrival of Christ. Advent, the season of anticipation, ...

The second week of Advent focuses on finding peace by intentionally slowing down. The author suggests a practice of taking 60 seconds of quiet each morning to find calm. Choosing quiet and embracing ...

Historic Bishop Hill IL invites the public to its 2025 Lucia Nights (Festival of Lights) celebration on Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday Dec. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m., a news release says. This Swedish ...

The Christian calendar has entered the season of Advent and, depending upon who you ask, you might hear an entirely different explanation of what this means. At its essence, Advent is a time of ...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville community came together tonight to honor those who have lost their lives while experiencing homelessness. Aurora held its annual Homeless Memorial service, ...

Advent is a four-week period before Christmas that many Christians and Catholics observe, in preparation for Christmas Day. The season begins four Sundays before Christmas and involves weekly themes ...

Not to alarm you, but we’re a matter of weeks away from Christmas – and already in Advent. Advent, which begins on the Sunday closest to November 30, lasts for four weeks. This year, it started on ...