In our church, we have noticed that our children and youth do not know the story about the birth of Jesus as well as they did ten …
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Gathering to Write: An Intergenerational Advent Practice
Writing is a way of paying close attention to our lives. Finding just the right words to describe our thoughts, emotions, and …
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Advent Kits Gallery
During Advent 2020, we invited folks to send us photos and descriptions of their Advent at Home bags, boxes, & kits. Check out …
Three Teaching Points for Advent
The Meaning of Advent The word “Advent” comes from the Latin adventus, which means “coming” or “arrival.” As a season of the …
Reverse Advent: A Spiritual Discipline of Reaching Out
In a time of uncertainty, Mary and Joseph gathered what they had and traveled to Bethlehem to be counted in the census. What would …
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The 99¢ Advent Wreath
"While parental supervision is required with the flames, our Advent wreaths are designed to truly be a child's own creation and …
Jesse Tree Advent Activity and Skit
"The modern-day Jesse Tree connects Isaiah 11:1 to the birth of Jesus and our salvation, through scripture and symbolic …