Order your L'Arche Worx candles from our office

The season, consider purchasing beautiful, all-natural beeswax Advent Candles made by adults with disabilities who are part of the L'arche Worx Collective in the Comox Valley. The Candles can be ordered through St. Peter's church office.

Learn more about this faith-based community by visiting their website at L'Arche Comox Valley

Did you know that...

Advent is the period of anticipation roughly between Thanksgiving and Christmas leading up to the celebration of Jesus' birth? Families traditionally use their Advent candle wreaths as centerpieces and light a specific number of candles each week during dinner followed by a meaningful reading. 

• Purple: This traditional color symbolizes penitence, or regret for sins, and penance, or self-imposed punishment for a sin. As the color of royalty, purple also speaks to the birth of the new King, Jesus and serves as a reminder of his suffering.
• Pink: Most often used on the third or fourth week, pink represents rejoicing. As many people see the end to their fasting approaching, they prepare to celebrate.
• White: A large white pillar candle in the center of the wreath represents Christ and the peace he brings.