Resources by Paul Janssen

I'm Waiting
Advent Advent Candles Intergenerational Worship Scripture Reading
September 1, 1998

Once again the Advent season approaches, and with it comes a challenge for many congregations: How do we light the Advent wreath with integrity, so that its lighting encourages and enables a faithful passing on of the Christian faith?

Faced with this challenge, our congregation developed certain standards or guidelines for the rite of lighting the candles of the Advent wreath. Specifically, we want this rite to

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