The Meaning of Advent The word “Advent” comes from the Latin adventus, which means “coming” or “arrival.” As a season of the …
Praying with Icons for Advent with Rowan Williams
"The point is simple: face to face with Jesus, there and only there, do we find who we are." - Rowan Williams What are …
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Webinar: Rebooting Advent—Preparing Hearts
Rebooting Advent In this webinar we focus on what churches and formation leaders can do during Advent, sharing ideas and tips for …
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AdventWord Online! Your Images, Your Prayers: A Worldwide Practice
AdventWord: Pray With Christians Around the World Looking for inspiration in Advent? Look no further than AdventWord, a …
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Advent & Christmas Resources from Church Publishing
"In Advent... Christians learn how to remain intimate with God, how to approach the light, and how to get ready for new birth in …
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Advent & Christmas Resources From Paraclete Press
"The days are coming," declares the Lord, "when I will fulfill the good promise I made..." Jeremiah 33:14 Advent and …
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Advent Prayer Stations at Church: A Deeper Way Into The Season
"People were invited to write their prayers of longing and put them in the empty manger – the same manger we would soon use for …
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Advent Books and Resources From Forward Movement
"We celebrate Jesus' birth and, through him, the amazing possibilities for transforming ourselves and the world." Advent …
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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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A Gift to Yourself: Make an Advent Playlist
"I think it’s always reaching for hope.... Always hopeful, always hopeful. And as joyful as it can be. I think we’re striving for …
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