Advent is an exciting season in the church year. As many of the resources below underscore, Advent ushers in a new liturgical year …
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The Sacredness of the Waiting: An Advent Reflection with a Wreath Lighting Liturgy
I didn’t know about Advent as a kid, but I understood the aching desire for Christmas to arrive. Whether I was looking forward to …
Ways to Use AdventWord
’Tis the season for gift-giving guides and black Friday sales that started a month ago. As active disciples in faith communities, …
Christmas Pageants from Two Points of View
I (Jodi) have a confession to make: I don’t like Christmas pageants. It's not just the significant planning that they can require. …
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Preparing our Hearts for Advent: An Intergenerational Celebration
Oh, the joys of the season of lights! We decorate our parishes and homes and open our hearts with expectation of what this new …
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What Does This Season Mean? Handout for Advent at Home
To download this beautiful resource for households that supports the celebration of Advent at home as a PDF, click …
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