Advent devotional and group study recommendations
There are so many Advent resources for church leaders to wade through, so we did some of the heavy lifting. Here is Amy Pagliarella's short list for 2023 Advent materials.
Decolonizing Christmas
Kelle J. Brown shares how her church uses a gold Christ candle instead of a white one. “Our need for [traditional symbols] should never outweigh our pursuit for inclusion,” she writes.
Solstice
A poem for December 21 by Scott Barton.
When History Repeats Itself
A poem on Luke 2:1–20 by Scott Barton.
Making my kids go to church on Christmas morning
Pastor/parents are faced with a conundrum this year: do they force (or strongly encourage) their children to go to Sunday worship on Christmas? Andrew Taylor Troutman has decided yes, and here’s why.
With race in mind, Christians reconsider language of dark and light at Advent
‘The idea that darkness is inherently bad needs no reinforcement,’ said one pastor.
What is Advent?
When did Advent start? Why decorate with purple? When did the Advent wreath become popular? Katy Shevel answers all these questions and more.
An Advent with grit
This Advent, Karie Charlton turns to biblical women with stories that are brutal and beautiful, messy and good.
Order of worship — December 18, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
The fourth Sunday in Advent — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore love through the story of a pregnant Mary and Elizabeth and they will also consider the ways that the four Advent themes connect.
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