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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Oh, the joys of the season of lights! We decorate our parishes and homes and open our hearts with expectation of what this new …
Continue Reading about Preparing our Hearts for Advent: An Intergenerational Celebration
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 …
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Even before the move into virtual ministry, I struggled to find Bibles or picture books for children to use in my ministry. Some …
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In 2021, I developed an Advent reflection series to go with the Seeking Shalom (Isaiah) resources that I had previously …
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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 …
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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 …
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“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces …
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