Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, meaning “arrival.” For centuries, followers of Jesus have marked the four weeks before Christmas as a season of both celebration and anticipation of His coming.
In celebration, we remember the longing of God’s people for their Messiah and the joy of Jesus’ birth—God with us, living and walking among us. In anticipation, we look ahead to His return, when His Kingdom will be fully here, and we live with expectant hearts for that day.
This year at CityHope, we’re stepping into Through The Trees, a journey tracing the story of redemption through the trees of Scripture, from Eden to the Cross. Each week, we’ll discover how these moments point to Jesus, the One who came to bring us life.
Alongside each message, you’ll find ways to engage Advent at home—weekly candle lighting liturgies, communion, and special resources for your family.
Every Sunday night of Advent, we’ll join together in worship as we light the candles, remembering that Christ is our hope, peace, joy, and love. Use these simple liturgies at home with your family to make this season one of reflection and celebration.
Advent Candle-Lighting Liturgy cards for Sunday nights in December. All you have to do is provide your own candles (here’s a link if you need an idea.)
We’ve created special Advent Worship Playlists to carry the hope of the season into your week.
KidCity kids will be walking through Advent with their very own take-home calendar, filled with daily coloring and activities. These will be available when the Advent series begins at KidCity, but if you’d like to get a head start, you can download and print one here.
Celebrate the joy of the season with a special service available to watch anytime beginning at 8A on December 25. You can view it on YouTube or our CityHope App on Christmas morning!
Family Christmas Day Communion
In the chaos of the Christmas season, find time Christmas Day to take communion with your family.
Christmas is a beautiful way to remember the true meaning of Christmas — the coming of our Savior, whose life, death, and resurrection bring us hope, peace, and salvation. Whether it’s just you and your spouse, your children, or your extended family, this time of worship and remembrance will be a powerful way to make Christ the center of your Christmas celebration.
We have a resource for you to lead your family in communion on Christmas Day.
