Advent According to Matthew

The fourth Sunday before Christmas marks the beginning of Advent, a season of anticipation for the first coming of Christ at Christmas and the second coming of Christ at his eventual return. It also marks the beginning of the traditional Western church calendar. Every year Advent is an opportunity to lean into intentional reflection as individuals, families, and as a church community. This year we'll be considering Matthew's account of the birth of Jesus. In this story, we find the key anchor points that help define both the big-picture story of humanity and structures of our individual stories. Just what kind of story are we living in? Let's find out.