On the Road to Bethlehem:

The Family Stories We Tell Along the Way

Advent 2026

 

This Advent, we’re beginning the season a little earlier so we can explore more of the stories that lead to Jesus’ birth. Along the way, we’ll meet some of Jesus’ ancestors whose stories are surprising, complicated, and sometimes overlooked. Some of these stories aren’t the traditional Christmas stories we tell, but they are part of the family history that leads us to Bethlehem. They reveal the human side of Jesus’ family and remind us that God’s promises unfold through imperfect people and unexpected circumstances. Join us as we discover the people, promises, and stories that are part of Jesus’ family and our journey toward Christmas.

 

Extended Advent Series

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November 8: Abraham and Sarah, Stories of Promise

 

November 15: Tamar, Untold Stories

 

November 22: Rahab, Surprising Stories

 

November 29: Ruth and Naomi, Stories of Faithfulness

 

December 6: Bathsheba, Complicated Stories

 

December 13: Music Sunday

 

December 20: Elizabeth and Zechariah, Stories of New Beginnings

 

December 24: Christmas Eve: Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, The Story We Have Been Waiting For