You are warmly invited into the season of Advent; a time to pause amidst the busyness, reflect on the spirit of the season, and prepare our hearts to receive the good news of Christ's birth. Advent has been celebrated in the Christian church for over 1,000 years.
Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve (this year, November 29th). Each week, as we light a new candle on our Advent wreath, it has become traditional to turn our thoughts to the theme for that week: Hope, Peace, Joy or Love.
You can join in with us from home. Click here for short prayers to accompany each week's candle lighting. Or contact us and we will drop off a free "Advent in a Bag" kit to anyone living in North Vancouver, while quantities last. It contains Advent wreath materials and other ideas for celebrating the season.
Each Sunday a new section of this website will go live to offer a virtual Advent wreath lighting from St. Clement's, reflections on the theme from our fellow citizens in the community, and stories, songs, prayers and blessings on Hope, Peace, Joy or Love. There is much here to inspire people of all ages!
And don't forget to visit our Advent Tree in Lynn Valley Village, along with St. Clement's new outdoor Advent wreath. Come find us at 3400 Institute Rd.