Advent at Saint Albans
For Christians, the season of Advent is a special time. It is a time to reflect upon the great gift of salvation wrought by the incarnation of God’s own son, who came to be our saviour.
Advent is a time, when we prepare to celebrate the first coming of the Christ Child some two thousand years ago. In the coming weeks, we will take time to reflect upon the fact that our God loves us so much that he sent his only son to be our redeemer. It is a time to reflect upon the ways in which we are called to be his faithful followers. It is a time to reflect upon the fact that we are truly heirs of the Father.
Advent is also a time when we prepare for another coming as well. In Advent, we remember that Christ will some day come again to “judge both the quick and the dead.”
As we approach the season of Advent, therefore, it is a good time to consider the ways in which we can break free of old habits and spend some extra time with God. Join us as we journey together toward a blessed Christmas.
Advent is a time, when we prepare to celebrate the first coming of the Christ Child some two thousand years ago. In the coming weeks, we will take time to reflect upon the fact that our God loves us so much that he sent his only son to be our redeemer. It is a time to reflect upon the ways in which we are called to be his faithful followers. It is a time to reflect upon the fact that we are truly heirs of the Father.
Advent is also a time when we prepare for another coming as well. In Advent, we remember that Christ will some day come again to “judge both the quick and the dead.”
As we approach the season of Advent, therefore, it is a good time to consider the ways in which we can break free of old habits and spend some extra time with God. Join us as we journey together toward a blessed Christmas.
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Worship
Join us for worship every week as we prepare for the great festival of Christmas. We light the Advent Wreath each week at noon. Our services are as follows: The First Sunday of Advent November 28, 20217 12.00 p.m. Morning Prayer The Second Sunday of Advent December 5, 2021 12.00 p.m. Holy Communion The Third Sunday of Advent December 12, 2021 12.00 p.m. Morning Prayer The Fourth Sunday of Advent December 19, 2021 12.00 p.m. Holy Communion |
Sunday Discussion Group:
Spiritual Growth in Advent Advent is a time to prepare or “get ready”. Doing so, means preparing our hearts and minds to hear again the Advent and Christmas story and understand what it means for each of us. In order to do that, we need to develop spiritual reflection as a discipline. In this four-week series, Dr. Susan Regisford will lead us in a workshop on spiritual development. We meet on Sundays at 11.00 am. November 28, 2021 What Does “Spirituality” Even Mean? December 5, 2021 Getting Into the Habit: How Does Our Daily Life Reflect Our Spirituality? December 12, 2021 Quality Time: How Can We Make the Most of the Time? December 19, 2021 Cheerful Givers: Does the Time We Give to God Sometimes Seem Like a Burden? |
Advent Bible Study:
The Infancy Narratives
Only two of the four Gospels, Matthew and Luke, contain an account of Jesus’ birth. This Bible Study will explore the ways in which Matthew and Luke chose to tell the story. Why did they organise it the way each did? What themes are important to each? Do the differences matter? Join us as study the infancy narratives together this Advent.
We’ll meet at the Rectory for a light supper and Bible Study. Please use the contact page to register and obtain further details.
Thursday, December 2 @ 6.30 pm Tuesday, December 21 @ 6.30
Surprises & Expectations Songs of Praise
Matthew 1.1-25 Luke 1.39-79
Thursday, December 9 @ 6.30 pm Thursday, January 6 @ 6.30 pm
Two Kinds of Searchers Away in a Manger
Matthew 2.1-23 Luke 2.1-22
Tuesday, December 14 @ 6.30 pm Thursday, January 13 @ 6.30 pm
Gabriel on a Rescue Mission A Divine Appointment in the Temple
Luke 1.5-38 Luke 2.22-52
The Infancy Narratives
Only two of the four Gospels, Matthew and Luke, contain an account of Jesus’ birth. This Bible Study will explore the ways in which Matthew and Luke chose to tell the story. Why did they organise it the way each did? What themes are important to each? Do the differences matter? Join us as study the infancy narratives together this Advent.
We’ll meet at the Rectory for a light supper and Bible Study. Please use the contact page to register and obtain further details.
Thursday, December 2 @ 6.30 pm Tuesday, December 21 @ 6.30
Surprises & Expectations Songs of Praise
Matthew 1.1-25 Luke 1.39-79
Thursday, December 9 @ 6.30 pm Thursday, January 6 @ 6.30 pm
Two Kinds of Searchers Away in a Manger
Matthew 2.1-23 Luke 2.1-22
Tuesday, December 14 @ 6.30 pm Thursday, January 13 @ 6.30 pm
Gabriel on a Rescue Mission A Divine Appointment in the Temple
Luke 1.5-38 Luke 2.22-52
Christmas 2021
The Christmas season is about more than shopping, gift-giving and pretty songs. It is a time to reflect upon the great gift of salvation wrought by the incarnation of God’s own son, who came to be our saviour.
During the four weeks of Advent leading to the Christmas seasion, we have been preparing to celebrate the first coming of the Christ Child some two thousand years ago. We reflect upon the fact that our God loves us so much that he sent his only son to be our redeemer. We reflect upon the ways in which we are called to be his faithful followers. Finally, we reflect upon the fact that we are truly heirs of the Father. We invite you to join with us as we journey together toward a blessed Christmas.
During the four weeks of Advent leading to the Christmas seasion, we have been preparing to celebrate the first coming of the Christ Child some two thousand years ago. We reflect upon the fact that our God loves us so much that he sent his only son to be our redeemer. We reflect upon the ways in which we are called to be his faithful followers. Finally, we reflect upon the fact that we are truly heirs of the Father. We invite you to join with us as we journey together toward a blessed Christmas.
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2021
4.00 pm
The Festival of Lessons & Carols for Christmas
