Advent by Candlelight

Advent by Candlelight is an event to help womenĀ focus on Christ during the busy holiday season.

It can be designed as an outreach to the community or an opportunity to encourage believers.
Through narration, readings, prayer, and music, Christ will shine as the Savior.
Flexibility makes this an excellent ministry tool!

How do you start?

Talk to your pastor! Gather a few ladies to help with music, narration, decorating or hosting tables and set a date.
Check out the Complete Planning Guide for Advent by Candlelight

Trust that God will always bless the proclamation of His Word

Enjoy creating a beautiful ambiance, but know that the power is in the message of the Gospel.

Advent by Candlelight Resources

UNWRAPPING THE NAMES OF JESUS – New 2025 Program

Jesus, King of kings, Immanuel, Prince of Peace—we hear these names referring to God’s Son often during this time of year. They’re in the hymns we sing, the passages preached, the words on our lips. Do we ever stop to consider what they mean? In fact, each name reveals to us truth. They remind us of what God has accomplished. Each name confesses something uniquely special that he has done for you and for me.

This Advent by Candlelight program seeks to focus our attention right on Jesus by taking a deeper look—through Scripture, narrative, and song—at the names we hear him often called during Advent. Each name reveals a priceless gift just waiting to be opened and treasured for a lifetime. Each name is a perfect gift to unwrap.

Advent by Candlelight – Planner’s Forum Webinar

Women’s Ministry recently held an online webinar to talk through what works in different congregation settings, tactics on how to overcome obstacles, and things to do to be outreach-minded.

Watch the archived webinar to catch up if you missed it, or to review important pieces of information you may want to hear again.

Visit the Resource Center for more Advent by Candlelight services and planning resources.

What Does It Look Like?

Check out some pictures of what Advent by Candlelight looks like around the Synod.

Lent by Candlelight

Lent by Candlelight provides another opportunity to encourage your sisters in Christ with the Word of God! Or might this be a chance to reach out into your communities to people who don’t know about the message of the Savior? Share Christ with those around you!

View the Lent by Candlelight services on the resource center.

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WELS Women’s MinistryĀ provides resources for individuals and congregationsĀ nationwide. Consider supporting these ministries with your prayers and gifts.

CONTACT US

Contact WELS Women’s MinistryĀ for more information.