Advent and Christmas

The Season of Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas and is a season of preparation for our celebration of the Nativity of Jesus Christ at Christmas.

Each Sunday during Advent, another candle on the Advent wreath is lit by a young member of the congregation.   The first Sunday includes the celebration of Lovefeast, a simple meal of a sugar bun and chocolate milk served during the worship service, while the choir sings Advent anthems. The weeks that follow are joyous services filled with lessons, carols and scripture passages that relate the Christmas story.

One of the most exciting times to visit East Hills Moravian Church is on Christmas Eve. The smell of beeswax candles accompanied by traditional Christmas hymns and the serving of a Moravian Lovefeast during our candlelight service enriches our understanding of the birth of Christ.

The Christmas Eve afternoon service is intended for the youngest members of our congregation and includes a Lovefeast and candlelight service, as does our evening service.