Advent Archives - Building Faith

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2020 felt like a never ending year. It was such a relief when it came to an end. But then, I woke up on January 1, 2021 and …

Even before the move into virtual ministry, I struggled to find Bibles or picture books for children to use in my ministry. Some …

In 2021, I developed an Advent reflection series to go with the Seeking Shalom (Isaiah) resources that I had previously …

During Advent 2020, we invited folks to send us photos and descriptions of their Advent at Home bags, boxes, & kits. Check out …

During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rev. Jennifer McNally and the Rev. Anna V. Ostenso Moore collaborated to …

As many church buildings are closed and continue to offer worship over Zoom and other online platforms, we can still celebrate the …

Religious publishing companies offer new Advent resources each year. We asked four publishers for just two "top picks" for the …

To download this beautiful resource for households that supports the celebration of Advent at home as a PDF, click …

Growing up our family had one of the Avon Christmas Count-Down Calendars from 1987 with the mouse that moved from one …

“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces …

Apocalyptic imagery in the Bible is a statement of showing the contrast between God's way of justice, peace, and flourishing and …

A half-day retreat at a local farm and a bus trip to a Christian music theater worked...but how were we to educate about and …