
Author
Alvin Edwards
Pastor, Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church
The Rev. Dr. Alvin Edwards has been pastor of Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, since 1981. A graduate of Wheaton College, he earned an M.Div. from Virginia Union University and a doctorate from George Mason University.
Edwards is the founder of the Charlottesville Clergy Collective. He has served on the Charlottesville City School Board and as the city’s mayor.


Ideas for Advent from ZeteoSearch.org
Check out the Zeteo Resource Guide for Advent to find links to a number of different Advent series ideas:
- Topical Advent series like “Follow the Star” and “Advent Waiting”
- Lectionary-based worship plans for year B
- An Advent art video meditation series
- Advent candle series about faith stories, peace, and more