December 17, 2006 Rose

The advent rose is for the week of Love. This particular rose is called the Christmas rose, it is also related to the Luther rose, which is also has five petals, but includes a heart and a cross in the center

December 10, 2006 Dove

This dove is for the week of peace. The dove is a symbol used for both peace and the presence of the Holy Spirit.

December 3, 2006 Crown

Advent Manger and Crown

This is the first of four advent mosaics. This is for the week of hope. First, we have the hope of Christ's coming as depicted in this image of a manger. Secondly, the hope of Christ's coming glory as depicted in the image of a crown. The assortment of green tiles in the background suggest the green of the evergreen tree where our Chrismons are hung. Chrismons are white and gold, signifying purity and royalty and surrounded by evergreen leaves, signifying eternity. You'll see as the weeks go by these are images of Chrismons in mosaic form.