In this lesson, children will refocus their Christmas excitement on the hope contained within the promise of Jesus’ arrival. They’ll explore God’s message of hope for the future in Isaiah 2 and will consider what hope looks like in today’s world.
"This issue of the Outlook centers Latinx voices to help us attend to alternative perspectives in this borderland season of our liturgical year. ... Who are we in this in-between space? What role does our faith play here?"
Book Editor Amy Pagliarella suggests a selection of Advent resources for individual and group study.
"Holy Disruption reminds us Jesus’ birth matters only because by living abundantly and dying redemptively, Jesus sought to reorder the world."
Noushin Darya Framke reviews Kelley Nikondeha's book.
What are you waiting for, Alpha and Omega? Are you waiting for us to recognize our need for you? We are desperate..
Christ child growing in Mary’s womb, What will you bring into this world? Will you bring hope to my despair? Will you..
Ever living, always acting God, as the days grow shorter and the darkness deepens, we bow before you uncertain how to prepare..
One pastor says that beginning on Christmas Eve, she must take on the roles of Billy Graham, Martha Stewart and Santa Claus.
When I was young, my favorite Christmas carol was “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” I remember having a great sense of satisfaction..
Welcome Invite various persons to bring a designated item and use this liturgy as a way to begin your time of learning..
The following short reviews were published in our Dec. 6, 2021 magazine.
Welcome Invite various persons to bring a designated item and use this liturgy as a way to begin your time of learning..
Beth Waltemath reviews Jill Duffield's new book.
Welcome Invite various persons to bring a designated item and use this liturgy as a way to begin your time of learning..
As children move through Advent, it is easy for them to connect to the excitement and anticipation of Jesus’ birth. They know..
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Luke 3:1-6 Advent 2C Thanks to this week’s guest writer! Brian Christopher Coulter is pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth,..
Welcome Before you begin this week, gather a circle form (this can be a florist wreath form made of oasis or metal..
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
The church I serve just set a vision for the future. The process to create this vision was a lengthy one. We..
Luke 21:25–36 Advent 1C Thanks to this week’s guest writer! Andrew Taylor-Troutman is pastor of Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church in..
The darkness falls around me like a cozy comforter. Wait! says the voice of the divine to my soul. I light the..
Lynne Clements reviews Kathy Escobar's book.
In September I had an awful thought: Even if we are back in the church on Christmas Eve, we won’t be able..
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