What is Advent?
Advent, from the Latin adventus meaning “coming,” is the four-week season when followers of Christ turn their hearts toward Jesus—both His first coming in Bethlehem and His promised return in glory.
While Christmas celebrates Jesus’ birth, Advent invites us to long for His return, when He will judge the world, renew all things, and bring God’s eternal peace. Historically, Christians didn’t celebrate Christmas until Christmas Day, making Advent feel counter-cultural—but that tension is a gift.
Advent draws our distracted hearts back to Jesus.
Advent gives hope of a world with no more pain or tears.
Advent reminds us who we are: a people called to live faithfully between the two comings of Christ.
We invite you to join us as together we watch and wait for Jesus this Advent!
Childcare
Nursery care is provide for children ages 4 and under during Foundations from 9:15am-10:15am and the 10:30am worship service only.
The secure nursery entrance is located in the main courtyard between the Sanctuary and Great Hall. Nursery opens at 10:10am and closes at Noon.
Kids Time is our Sunday morning program for children ages 5 to 3rd grade. During the 10:30am service, children will be invited to the front to help light the Advent Wreath candles and then leave for a Bible lesson and activity before returning after the sermon.
Occasionally, our nursery may reach full capacity due to safety policies and volunteer commitments, preventing us from accepting additional children at those times—we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Advent Schedule
Join us for times of worship, prayer and fellowship during the Advent season. Each Sunday we will light the Advent candle together and focus on a different theme of Advent. We would love for you to join us!
Advent One (Hope) — Sunday, November 30th, 8am (Historic Chapel) and 10:30am (Main Sanctuary)
Foundations, 9:15am — Rev. David Cumbie (childcare provided). Foundations is our weekly teaching hour with coffee and treats!
Parent’s Night Out — Friday, December 5th, 5-7pm (Register here)
Advent Two (Love) — Sunday, December 7th, 8am (Historic Chapel) and 10:30am (Main Sanctuary)
Foundations, 9:15am — Rev. Dr. Kendall Harmon (childcare provided). Foundations is our weekly teaching hour with coffee and treats!
Greening of the Church — Saturday, December 13th
Advent Three: Lessons & Carols (Joy) —Sunday December 14th at 10:30am
Foundations, 9:15am — Rev. Dr. Kendall Harmon (childcare provided). Foundations is our weekly teaching hour with coffee and treats!
Youth Group Christmas Party — Sunday, December 14th at 5-6:30pm (Sign up now!)
Advent Four (Peace) — Sunday, December 21st, 8am (Historic Chapel) and 10:30am (Main Sanctuary).
Foundations, 9:15am — Rev. David Cumbie (childcare provided). Foundations is our weekly teaching hour with coffee and treats!
Christmas at Holy Cross
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Invite a friend or neighbor to join us using the shareable digital invitation linked below.
Christmas Eve, December 24th
Men’s Turkey Fry, 7am — Our annual opportunity for great fellowship and to help provide for families in need through partnership with ECCO food pantry and Charleston County social services. Register now!
Christmas Pageant with Communion, 4pm — Kids of all ages are invited to help us tell the story of Jesus’ birth. Arrive at 3:15pm to receive a costume. Nursery care provided.
Christmas Eve Service with Communion, 7pm — Main Sanctuary
Candlelight Service with Communion, 11pm — Historic Chapel
Christmas Day, December 25th
Communion Service, 10:30am — Historic Chapel
First Sunday of Christmas, December 28th
8am (Historic Chapel) and 10:30am (Main Sanctuary). Nursery only.
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