The Advent Wreath
 The Advent season consists of the four Sundays prior to and including Christmas Eve.
The Advent wreath and candles are symbols
that represent the anticipation of the arrival of the Christ child.  The wreath is made out of evergreen branches,
which are a representation of life, even after all else has died.

Candle of Hope
The first purple candle is also known as the candle of prophecy. It can represent the promise that
foretold Christ's birth, or the hope we have in Christ.

Candle of Peace
The second purple candle is a reminder of the peace that God brings to us by forgiving our sins.

Candle of Love
The third Advent candle is pink and represents God's love, demonstrated by His son's death to save us.

Candle of Joy
The third purple candle represents the joy the shepherds felt at hearing the news of Christ's birth,
or the joy that God brings into our lives.

Christ Candle
This white candle sits at the center of the wreath and is not lit until Christmas Eve.
This candle represents the birth of Jesus Christ.