General - The Christian Year

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18-25th January 2026

Post author:thechristianyear.co.uk
Post published:17 January 2026
Post category:Church Year General

Each January, Christians around the world join in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity—a time to pray, reflect, and work together for the unity Christ desires for his Church. Rooted in Jesus’ prayer “that they may all be one” (John 17:21), this week invites churches of all traditions to gather in shared worship and witness. It’s a powerful reminder that, despite our differences, we are united in Christ’s love and called to walk together in faith. This year the theme is based upon Paul's words in Ephesians 4:1-3.For more information see: https://ctbi.org.uk/resources/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-2026/#wpcu2026

𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁

Post author:thechristianyear.co.uk
Post published:21 December 2025
Post category:Church Year General

𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁The fourth Sunday of Advent in the Church of England remembers Mary, the mother of Jesus, who bore Jesus the saviour of the world. Other denominations remember this theme as one of LOVE. This week honors the love of God shown in the gift of Christ and the message of the angels. The candle is often purple, blue or red.The fifth candle that is lit on Christmas day is the central candle that represents Jesus, who was the light of the world.www.eternalpublishing.com#Eternal_Publishing

𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁

Post author:thechristianyear.co.uk
Post published:14 December 2025
Post category:Church Year General

𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁The third Sunday of Advent in the Church of England remembers John the Bapist, who proclaimed the coming of Jesus. Other denominations remember this week as celebrating the joy of the shepherds and the nearness of Christ’s coming. This Sunday is called Gaudete (Rejoice) and the candle is often pink.www.eternalpublishing.com#Eternal_Publishing

𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁

Post author:thechristianyear.co.uk
Post published:7 December 2025
Post category:Church Year General

𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁Last week I introduced the first Advent wreath candle. This week I'll tell you about the second. Remember that the Church of England tends to follow this slightly differently to other Christian denominations.In the Church of England, the second Sunday of Advent remembers the Prophets. They foretold of the coming of the Messiah. In other denominations they remember they remember the second candle as PEACE. This candle reflects the peace Christ brings and recalls the journey to Bethlehem. The second Candle is normally blue, purple, or red.

Forest in Autumn

Understanding the Christian Seasons: How to Become Better Disciples of Christ

Post author:thechristianyear.co.uk
Post published:30 October 2023
Post category:Blog General

Forest in Autumn As followers of Christ, we are called to constantly grow in our faith and deepen our relationship with Him. One powerful way to do this is by embracing the Christian seasons of the year. These seasons, also known as liturgical seasons, provide us with a framework for spiritual growth and offer unique opportunities for reflection, repentance, and renewal. The Christian calendar is divided into several seasons, each with its own significance and focus. Let's explore some of the key seasons and how we can use them to become better disciples of Christ. Advent: Anticipating the Arrival Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year, and it is a season of anticipation and preparation. During this time, we reflect on the coming of Christ and eagerly await His second coming. It is a reminder to slow down, reflect on our lives, and prepare our hearts for the arrival of the Savior. As disciples of Christ, Advent invites us to examine our lives and make necessary changes. It's a time to let go of distractions and focus on what truly matters. Through prayer, fasting, and acts of kindness, we can cultivate a spirit of anticipation and prepare ourselves to…