A Service For The Hanging Of The Greens

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

The hanging of the greens, or the greening of the church, is the act of decorating the church in the spirit of Advent and Christmas. In recent years it has been recognized that the work of hanging the greens should be done in the context of worship. Therefore it is recommended that the church be brought together in a special time of worship (perhaps on the weekend before the first Sunday of Advent) to green the church and hang the Advent wreath. Acts of worship may include Scriptures,...

 

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