The Rev. Dr. Brian Jones places a lit candle onto a cross during a Christmas Eve church service at Hope Presbyterian Church in Spicer on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022.

I didn’t grow up with Advent. My new church is celebrating it. What’s it all about? A: I’m so glad you asked! I didn’t grow up in an Advent church either and was slightly afraid of it, truth be told.

First Presbyterian Church in Charleston has announced the return of its Fair Trade holiday shopping experience called Hope ...