Author: Sydney Hess

  • “Fourth Lesson of Advent” – Dec. 16, 2025

    There have been some tough news stories this week. It seems that our world is at war with itself. What has touched me most strongly was the innocents that have suffered because of arbitrary violence. This week is also the Advent Lesson of Joy, which may be hard to contemplate…

  • “The Light at the Beginning” – Jan. 4, 2026

  • “When an Angel Speaks” – Dec. 28, 2025

  • Christmas Eve – Dec. 24, 2025

  • “Fourth Sunday in Advent” – Dec. 21, 2025

  • “Third Sunday in Advent” – Dec. 14, 2025

  • Advent Devotionals 2025

    WEEK ONE: HOPE We light this candle to remember all the prophets of old that God sent to tell us of Christ coming.We light this candle to remind ourselves that many people are still waiting for the coming of Christ in their lives.We light this candle to remind ourselves that…

  • Christmas Eve

    Christmas Eve

    Join us Christmas Eve for Lessons and Carols featuring classic Christmas carols and the lighting of the Christmas Candle. Service begins at 4pm. It’s recommended to arrive 10-15 minutes before!

  • Caroling at Buckland Hills Mall

    Caroling at Buckland Hills Mall

    Join us December 21, at 2:30-4:30pm for an afternoon of fun music! Calvary is once again collaborating with the Kinetic Ukes for a performance at the Buckland Hills Mall in Manchester CT. Speak with Pastor Cheryl or Jim Lenn about joining the carolers for the afternoon!

  • “Second Sunday of Advent” – Dec. 10, 2025

    In Advent we prepare for Christ’s coming in our lives. Just as we clean our homes for an expected guest, we prepare ourselves for Jesus to be born anew in our lives by dusting out dark corners of doubt and unbelief. Last week’s lesson was the lesson of hope, where…