Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., is an evangelical interdenominational church. The BVCC Sanctuary Choir Christmas Cantata "Noel Celebration," will take place at 10 a.m. Dec. 21. A ...

Religious practitioners say the spiritual practice of Advent can counteract the materialism of the Christmas season — whether or not you believe in God. An ancient tradition still honored in some ...

Ellen O’Brian hadn’t bought a candy-filled advent calendar in years, but when she saw the festive cardboard box with little numbered panels in her local natural foods store, she couldn’t resist. “It’s ...

Brandon Bolin, Covenant Presbyterian’s music director, researched and found that it had been more than 10 years since “Messiah” was last performed in Fort Smith. “I thought it would be great to bring ...

This Advent season, Trinity Episcopal Church in Wheaton invites the community to two special events filled with reflection, gratitude, and fellowship. Advent Day of Reflection On Saturday, Dec. 7, ...