Candlemas – or Feast of the Presentation – occurs 40 days after the birth of Jesus and marks the traditional ending of the Advent-Christmas-Epiphany cycle. It has been observed both as the presentation of Jesus in the Temple and the purification of Mary, following the birth of a male child, as was dictated by Levitical law. The theme of Jesus, the true light – anticipated in Advent and brought into being at Christmas – is now sent to all the world.
Because of the emphasis of Christ’s light overcoming the darkness, candles have played a large part in the celebration of this day, thus the name Candlemas. On
Sunday, February 4
, you are invited to bring to worship candles of any shape and size. During the service, your candles will be blessed in preparation for use in your homes.
Souper Bowl of Caring
You are invited to join us for fellowship and a soup luncheon following worship on Souper Bowl
Sunday, February 4
- the same day as the Super Bowl!
Anyone who wants to make a soup, please contact Leah in the Church office with the name of the soup. Just make a pot of your best soup!!
We will be able to sample the soups, after which we vote for our favorite. The winning chef will wear the crown of Souper Bowl King/Queen of First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay. Crowning of the royalty will take place on February 11. Do you think you can unseat Patty Kabacinski?!
