Transfiguration Orthodox Church, 26 Copperfield Circle, Lititz, will offer its annual Advent retreat on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. The speaker will be the Very Rev. Archpriest Andrew Stephen Damick, presenting on the topic of "Salvation and the Unseen World."

Damick is a priest in the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America and chief content officer at Ancient Faith Ministries. His books include "Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy," "Arise, O God," and "An Introduction to God," and his podcasts include "The Lord of Spirits" and "Amon Sul - Tolkien and Orthodox Christianity."

This Advent marks a milestone for Transfiguration Orthodox Church. Damick kicked off the parish opening in 2015, and now, nearly a decade later, he will return to lead the retreat in the newly expanded and renovated sanctuary. The church, which recently completed a major expansion project, now features an extended worship space and fellowship area, located within the Warwick Center. To honor this milestone and give back to the wider community, attendees are invited to bring nonperishable canned or boxed food items for donation to the Lititz Warwick Community Chest. 

The retreat aims to offer an opportunity to prepare for the Christmas season, creating space for spiritual reflection, learning, and a deeper understanding of salvation. All are welcome to attend, and no prior experience or affiliation with the Orthodox Church is necessary.

Preregistration is encouraged. There is a fee, which will be discounted for those who register by Wednesday, Dec. 4. Registration will be available for full price on the day of the event subject to seating availability. Doors will open at noon.

To register, visit http://www.transfigurationorthodox.org. For more information, email transfigurationorthodoxPA@gmail.com.