Bold, beautiful and striking, the 5-by-7-foot and 4-by-5-foot banners are hung seasonally on the back and front walls at Bausman Memorial United Church of Christ, Wyomissing.

Mindful that Advent is the season of prayerful preparation for Christianity’s happiest holy day, 10 women from St. Francis of Assisi parish, Allentown, poured their talents, time and energy i… ...