Preparing Our Hearts: Advent Begins November 30th

msprague0
Nov 26
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As we enter the season of Advent at All Souls, beginning Sunday, November 30th, we embrace a time of waiting, hope, and preparation. Advent invites us to pause amid the business of life and reflect on the promise of hope, peace, joy, and love.

Each week of Advent carries a special theme that guides our journey. Join us throughout the season as we prepare our hearts and homes for the coming of Christ, embracing these themes and living them out in our community and beyond.

Sunday, November 30th | 10:00 a.m. Worship Service

First Sunday of Advent, Hope

Sunday, December 7th | 10:00 a.m. Worship Service

Second Sunday of Advent, Peace

Music Sunday

Advent Event from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Join us for an evening of Advent Wreath making, stained glass coloring, ornament making and dinner followed by story and song by "candlelight" in the Meetinghouse. We are excited to bring you an intergenerational event as we enter the Advent Season together. All are invited!

Sunday, December 14th | 10:00 a.m. Worship Service

Third Sunday of Advent, Joy

Friday, December 19th

Christmas Caroling, 5:00 p.m.

We will start gathering at 5pm at All Souls for some light refreshments before we board the bus and sing our way around Bangor! This is an annual, all church event and a perfect time to bring a friend. We should arrive back at All Souls around 8:00 p.m. All singing abilities welcome!

Christmas Sunday, December 21st | 10:00 a.m. Worship Service

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Love

Christmas in Many Languages

Memorial Poinsettias displayed

Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th

Christmas Pageant at 5:00 p.m.

Come enjoy our Annual Christmas Pageant presented by the High School and Middle School classes.

Candlelight Service at 11:00 p.m.

Join us for a special candlelight service on Christmas Eve to honor our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This traditional Christmas Eve service offers a reflective experience, emphasizing the mystery of the incarnation and the marvel of God's redemptive work carried out among us, as one of us.

Advent Readers and Candlelighters

Throughout this season of Advent, we will have active members from our feeding ministries share the Advent message and light our Advent candles. These readers represent both our own ministries—such as the Coordinating Committee, Feeding the Flock, and Makers of Meals (MoMs)—and our partners in the community, including Good Shepherd Food Bank, Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen, and Jericho Road.

These volunteers and ministries embody what we at All Souls believe in: showing up for our neighbors, supporting those in need, and living out our call to serve. Their presence during Advent reminds us that the light we celebrate is not only symbolic—it shines through acts of compassion and care in our community every day. We offer our heartfelt thanks to these volunteers and to the entire All Souls community for your ongoing support of these vital ministries. ❤️

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