Advent, in Latin, means  "to come to"  

Advent is one of the great seasons of the church. 

The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s coming.  

Every time we gather for worship, we proclaim the Christ who came yesterday, who comes today in the Word and Sacrament, and who will be coming as king to rule. The color of the season is blue, symbolizing hope.