A by-appointment advent labyrinth, take-home advent wreathes and Zoom services will feature prominently this Christmas as local churches adapt to yet another COVID-19 holiday.
âParticularly for Christmas, itâs so steeped in tradition for so many people that itâs important to keep a lot of that tradition as much as possible in place,â Father Nic Mather of St. Stephenâs Episcopal Church said.
He and other local church leaders have focused on creating engaging virtual services that still feel like Christmas.
United Methodist Pastor Allison Mattocks created advent-to-go bags with a wreath and tea lights for her Longview congregation and advent wreaths with fresh greenery and long tapers for her Rainier congregation. Both groups also got a devotional calendar and a letter from her.