Sunday, Nov. 28, marked the beginning of Advent. The season of Advent is a time of new beginnings for the Christian Church, as we mark the start of a new liturgical year and wait with anticipation for the arrival of the Christ Child and the union of human and Divine, of heaven and earth. Although the word advent means “coming” or “arrival,” the season of Advent is not celebrated with the fanfare often associated with new beginnings, but instead is a period of preparation as we keep vigil of expectation for what is to come, calling forth our desire and rekindling our sense of hope. (from asacredjourney.net)
Online Advent Devotionals
A “Less is More” Christmas – new resources from SALT
Kate Bowler Advent Devotional – click here
Family Resources: click here
Books of Daily Devotions
I Witness, by Kate Moorehead
Preparing for Christmas, by Richard Rohr
Books of Devotionals for Young Families
The Way to the Manager: A Family Advent Devotional by Jeff and Abbey Land
Advent Resources with Reflections and Activities for Older Children and Families
Shadow and Light, Tsh Oxenreider
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Meditations on Advent Scripture
On the first three Fridays of Advent (12/3, 12/10, 12/17) at 8:15 a.m., The Rev. Daniel J. Reeves will lead a 30-minute meditation via Zoom on a scripture lesson to help us prepare the way for our celebration of Jesus’ birth. We will contemplate these portions of scripture using the Lectio Divina method, which incorporates scripture reading and silence. There will be time available for discussion before and afterwards. Sign up via this link.