Even among Christians the season of Advent seems to get skipped over.  Sometimes in our eagerness to defend against a so-called “culture war on Christmas” we do ourselves more harm than good, because we lose sight of the peace that Advent gives.

At Faith we began something last year, called “DIY Advent” to bring this peace of Advent back into our homes. It was a wonderful experience, and so we’re doing it again this year!

The Advent Wreath (typically 3 purple/violet candles and 1 pink/rose candle) was a tradition that originated in the home. Only in recent centuries did it find its way into churches.  And when the church took it in, like many other things, it came out of the home.  

With our kit, we hope to reverse that.  Here’s what our kit includes:

Advent Candles

Each of our kits includes 4 small candles as well as a simple wreath on which to put them. 

Custom Advent Devotional Book on the Song of Songs

A devotional book produced by our Pastor, Rev. Jeff Hendrix, as well as Rev. Michael Lilienthal from Albert Lea, MN, based on the Song of Songs. This year’s devotional is meant for couples, based on the “love song” of Scripture: Song of Songs.

The devotional book can be viewed online here

Advent Music Suggestions

Despite department stores playing the Christmas favorites immediately after Halloween, the Christmas season doesn’t start until the night of December 24 and lasts for 12 days.  The music of Advent is different than Christmas.  Some beautiful music has been all but forgotten.

And this shouldn’t be surprising, but so many of our Advent hymns are based on the Song of Songs. There’s a reason why it is called the Song of Songs!

You can find the listening suggestions here.

DIY Advent: Song of Songs

The Church pictures the coming of Christ to be like a groom coming to bring His bride to His home. We hear this in our Advent hymns – “The bridegroom soon will call us…”

It is this picture that the Song of Songs (Song of Solomon) uses in beautiful imagery, with practical knowledge for all who are married, previously married, or who wish to be married.

This Advent, join us and be encouraged in your relationships to each other, as we learn of Christ’s marriage to His bride, the Church.

Wednesdays in Advent:
6:00pm | Advent Supper
7:00pm | Advent Vespers

Faith Lutheran Church, 143 Washington St., Oregon, WI

Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Eve Service, Wednesday, November 27.

7:00pm | Vespers Service

You are encouraged to bring items for donation to the Oregon Food Pantry on this date, but remember we accept donations of non-perishables all year.

Join us Sunday, November 3 as we welcome Pr. Kenneth Wenzel as our guest speaker for our 11th annual military ministry event.

Divine Service: 9:00am
Program & Light Breakfast: 10:30am

Veterans are among those who suffer significantly from their experiences. While many of these sufferings are physical and psychological, there is also an important spiritual component as well. Join us at Faith Lutheran Church as we learn how we can better support and minister to those who served.