Churches and places of worship are filled with decorations and symbols of Christ's birth such as this Nativity Scene. Andy Langford/Special to the Independent Tribune
By Rev. Andy Langford/Special to the Independent Tribune
“Christ is born; give him glory! Christ has come down from heaven; receive him! Christ is now on earth; exalt him!” - Traditional Byzantine Christmas Prayer
Many churches have special music and concerts during the Advent season. This is one of the handbell choirs at McGill Baptist playing during the Moravian Lovefeast earlier this month. Mark Plemmons/mplemmons@independenttribune.com
The Chrismon Tree is decorated with monograms/symbols of Christ. The traditon began just two generations ago in Danville, Virginia. Andy Langford/Special to the Independent Tribune
The Rev. Andy Langford is retired Senior Pastor at Central United Methodist Church in Concord. He is a graduate of Davidson College, Duke Divinity School, and Emory University, and author of over 20 books.
Churches and places of worship are filled with decorations and symbols of Christ's birth such as this Nativity Scene. Andy Langford/Special to the Independent Tribune
The Chrismon Tree is decorated with monograms/symbols of Christ. The traditon began just two generations ago in Danville, Virginia. Andy Langford/Special to the Independent Tribune
Many churches have special music and concerts during the Advent season. This is one of the handbell choirs at McGill Baptist playing during the Moravian Lovefeast earlier this month. Mark Plemmons/mplemmons@independenttribune.com
The Rev. Andy Langford is retired Senior Pastor at Central United Methodist Church in Concord. He is a graduate of Davidson College, Duke Divinity School, and Emory University, and author of over 20 books.