“Advent is the season that precedes Christmas, where we celebrate the central claim that God took on humanity and dwelt among us. This season is marked by two conflicting realities. Advent is a patient season, where we recognize that many of us are waiting for God to show up in a decisive way. Yet holidays can also be a season for hurry and anxiety for many of us. Holiday time is fractured time. Here at FBCP, we want to settle into that first understanding of time, where God invites us to wait with the rest of creation for the renewal of all things. That is why Advent coincides with the winter season, with long nights and fallow ground. So we invite you to experience a different kind of time this holiday season, where the hurry of this world is subsumed by the patience of God. ”

— Pastor John Jay