Paris, Tenn.–The Candlelight Advent Walk ushers in the Christmas season Wednesday evening, November 28h from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Worshipers will hear the message of Advent in beautifully decorated churches while proceeding by family friendly candlelight through the historic downtown area.
“This is a very unique way to usher in the Advent Season,” said First United Methodist Church Pastor Joe Hansen, who chairs the 2018 Advent Walk Committee. “This year we are focusing on A Micah 6:8 Christmas…Do Justice, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly.” With three stops during the walk, the Advent Walk program will conclude by 7:30 p.m.
Participating downtown churches and the Downtown Paris Association sponsor the annual event. According to the DPA Executive Director Kathy Ray, “It’s a great opportunity to worship with other churches, enjoy their meaningful decorations of the season and stroll through our charming Victorian town square while visiting with our friends and neighbors.”
The service begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Entrance of the Henry County Courthouse on Washington Street with family friendly candles provided by the Downtown Paris Association. Worshippers will be welcomed by Pastor Joe Hansen and Dr. Trent Bullock at the Courthouse. Everyone will proceed to First Presbyterian Church and hear from Rev. Carol Wade, interim pastor. Then on to First Christian Church to hear a message from Rev. Cory Glover and Dr. John Dandridge. Then proceed to the First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center for refreshments.
For more information on Christmas events downtown, log on www.VisitDowntownParis.com
Photo: Brady Heath hands out candles at the 2016 event. (Shannon McFarlin photo).
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