Advent 2025

This Advent, we journey with hearts attuned to the quiet paradox of Christ’s coming — both humble and holy. In a world that often seeks grandeur and power, our Savior arrives in simplicity: a child born in a manger, a servant King.

While Luke’s Gospel doesn’t mention a donkey on the journey to Bethlehem, we often imagine Mary and Joseph traveling that way—a humble mode of transportation for such a holy purpose. This image connects to Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, which was in fulfillment of the prophecy from Zechariah 9, “Tell the daughter of Zion, See, your King comes to you, meek and riding on a donkey, and on a colt the foal of a donkey.”

Jesus’ life and ministry began and ended humble and holy: from his conception and birth to the cross on Good Friday.

As we wait and watch, we are called to reflect Christ’s humility and holiness in our own lives — preparing our hearts not just for a celebration, but for transformation. Humble and Holy continues a centuries-old Christian tradition of setting aside time to prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth and to anticipate his return.

Come, let us ready the way for the One who comes — full of grace, humble and holy.

Journey with the Faith community by engaging in weekend worship, mid-week worship, and daily devotional resources.  

Humble and Holy devotionals are available in the Commons.  These daily devotions explore the humble and holy in scripture readings for Advent and Christmas. 

An Advent Calendar is available in the Commons and by clicking the button below.

Keep reading to learn more about the Advent worship schedule and ways to give throughout this season.  

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE 

Wednesday Worship 

December 3, 10, 17
Meal at 5:15 in St. Michael’s Hall
Worship at 6:00 in the Sanctuary
Click here for meal menus
Free-will offering will be received for Faith Feast.  

Christmas Eve Worship

December 24 at 3:00, 5:00* & 7:00 pm
Holy Communion ~ Candlelight ~ Christmas Carols
At 3:00, instead of a sermon, there will be an interactive “ABC’s of Christmas” message.

Christmas Eve Dinner

December 24 at 6:00 pm
A light Christmas Dinner will be served in St. Michael’s Hall.
Click here to RSVP or call the church office by Friday, December 19

Christmas Day WORSHIP

December 25 at 10:00 am 

* = livestreamed at www.faithlc.org 

Ways to Give in Advent

TRINITY CENTER AT LUTHER PARK
You can find the list of items needed here. Please deliver new, unwrapped gifts to Faith Lutheran Commons by Sunday, December 14. Any items not used for Christmas will be used throughout the year for resident birthdays and bingo gifts. 

MOSAIC
Choose a tag off the tree in the Commons, purchase and wrap your gift, and return the gift with the tag to the Commons by Friday, December 19.

DES MOINES AREA RELIGIOUS COUNCIL (DMARC)
DMARC is an interfaith organization with a mission of working together to meet basic human needs for the greater Des Moines community. Click here to donate online.  Click here for needed food items and bring them to the Commons by Friday, December 19.

Special Events in Advent

LIVE NATIVITY
Sunday, December 14 | 5:30 - 6:30
Faith Lutheran Church - North Parking Lot
Click here to participate!

PROJECT HOLIDAY CHEER
Sunday, December 21 | 1:00 - 3:00
Meet at church and go caroling in the community.