Epiphany Sunday is a special day in the Christian calendar that celebrates the revelation of Jesus Christ to the world. In the United Methodist Church, Epiphany emphasizes that Jesus came not only for one people or nation, but for all  people everywhere. The word epiphany  means “manifestation” or “revealing.” On this day, the Church remembers the visit of the Wise Men (also called the Magi) to the Christ child, as told in Matthew 2:1–12. Guided by a star, these travelers fro

The religious calendar is filled with traditions and celebrations, yet few stand out as prominently as Christ the King Sunday. This...

Maundy Thursday is an alternate name for Holy Thursday, the first of the three days of solemn remembrance of the events leading up to and...

This Sunday is called "Palm Sunday." The name comes from a story in the Bible in which Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem. Prior to this...

From UMC.org: Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting,...