What is Advent?
The season of Advent, which comes from the Latin word adventus meaning “coming” or “visit,” begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. Advent is the beginning of the church year for Christians. Read more at Resource UMC.
Advent 2023 at Heritage UMC
We want to invite you to join us for a ‘Walk to Bethlehem’ this Advent season. Praise God in worship, grow in your faith by joining a small group, love others by giving and serving, and connect with people who are just like you. Come be part of the exciting things happening this Advent at Heritage!
Walk to Bethlehem Worship
Sunday, Dec 3 Wait First Sunday of Advent & Hanging of the Greens 9:30am
Sunday, Dec 10 Prepare Second Sunday of Advent 9:30am
Sunday, Dec 17 Witness Third Sunday of Advent 9:30am
Sunday, Dec 24 Let It Be Fourth Sunday of Advent 9:30am online only
Sunday, Dec 31 A Lessons & Carols Service 9:30am
All services will be in-person and online unless noted otherwise.
Advent Bible Study
A small group study, The Journey, by Adam Hamilton, will be offered on Sunday mornings. It wil be led by Pastor Maria on Sunday mornings from 10:45-11:45am after worship on 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, and 12/17. All are welcome to attend! Come to all four or attend just one or two.
Visit the Forest of Trees in Fellowship Hall this Advent
Come walk through our forest of decorated trees and experience the joy of Christmas! Contact Kayla Eppel, kayla.eppel@gmail.com, if you have a tree you would like to decorate and include in the Forest of Trees. Forest of Trees begins Dec 3 and will be on display throughout Advent.
Walk to Bethlehem Advent Prayer Stations
Celebrate the season with scripture, prayer and activities for all ages. This self-guided walk is open to everyone in Room 101/102 from Dec 10 through Dec 31. Questions or to help set up, please contact Dawn Beck, dawnb@heritageumc.org.
Christmas Eve Services
Sunday, December 24 at *5pm & 7pm
Communion & Candlelight at both services, *Childcare available at 5pm
*5pm service will be livestreamed on our Youtubechannel @heritageunitedmethodistchurch