Join Us for Advent
Sometimes the Christmas season can be busier and more stressful, with extra gatherings, projects, and expenses. But when things speed up around us, the church slows down in the season of Advent. So come join us in the healing rhythms of Advent as we wait, reflect, and then celebrate God becoming human.
ADVENT SERVICES
Sundays, beginning November 30th
10am, Hill Elementary, 724 Pennsylvania Ave. Aurora, IL
Find out more about our Sunday Gatherings here.
ADVENT SERVICE SCHEDULE
11/30 Advent 1 — Deacon Casey Solgos
12/7 Advent 2 — Deacon Meghan Robins
12/14 Lessons & Carols — Father Trevor McMaken
12/21 Advent 3 — Father Trevor McMaken
12/24 Christmas Eve Candlelight, 4pm — Trevor McMaken
12/28 Christmastide — Deacon Casey Solgos
1/4 Epiphany Sunday — Rachel Hoskins
1/11 Baptism of Jesus — Daniel Terpin
RESOURCES
The Daily Office
At City of Light, we’re joining into the healing rhythm of praying the Daily Office and Bible Lectionary from the Book of Common Prayer. Download a simplified Daily Office Booklet here or pick up a print copy on Sunday. Download here.
Advent Prayer Card
You can also use this Advent Prayer Card with the Daily Office. Download here.
Intro to Advent Podcast
Father Trevor McMaken and Rachel Hoskins share about the meaning of Advent and how to practice it in your household. Listen here.
City of Light Advent Spotify Playlist
Listen to some of the songs we sing during Advent. Listen here.
Art by City of Light artist Leah Mitchell, 2025