Advent Resources
Advent Began on Saturday, November 27 and goes 4 weeks until Christmas.
We will be drawing from Rabbi Amy-Jill Levine's book Light of the World. You can buy the book if you'd like to follow along, paperback or kindle, or listen to it via audible. We will also be using video clips of Rabbi Levine.
This year's Advent Bags include tea light candles to be used with the Advent votive candle holders distributed last year. We are out of them, but if you need some, you might consider something like this or this.
Check out some great resources below for experiencing Advent as a family or individual.
We will be drawing from Rabbi Amy-Jill Levine's book Light of the World. You can buy the book if you'd like to follow along, paperback or kindle, or listen to it via audible. We will also be using video clips of Rabbi Levine.
This year's Advent Bags include tea light candles to be used with the Advent votive candle holders distributed last year. We are out of them, but if you need some, you might consider something like this or this.
Check out some great resources below for experiencing Advent as a family or individual.
Online Devotionals-
Following the Star Free online daily devotional with verses, music and reflections. An Illuminated Advent - Jan Richardson's gorgeous Online Advent retreat. REGISTER NOW "This online retreat is not about adding one more thing to your holiday schedule! It is about helping you enter deep into this season that shimmers with mystery and possibility. Offering a space of elegant simplicity as you journey toward Christmas, the Illuminated retreat fits easily into the rhythm of your days." Excellent Advent Books - Night Visions, by Jan Richardson The Season of the Nativity, by Sybil MacBeth Preparing for Christmas, by Richard Rohr Watch for the Light: Readings for Christmas and Advent, with excerpts from Annie Dillard, Henri Nouwen, C.S. Lewis, Dorothy Day, and more. God in the Manger: Reflections on Advent, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas, by Ann Voscamp Other Helpful Resources -
Advent Conspiracy Resources for helping Christmas and Advent be meaningful, e.g., giving more presence and less presents. See the video below and follow the link for more ideas and info. |
Downloadable Advent Calendars & Resources-
DIY Daily Advent prayer Calendar Mark the day-by-day journey to Christmas by praying/drawing on a blank calendar template. Pray for a person or write and meditate on an Advent word each day. Just the small amount of time it takes to fill the space with doodles and color each day can create a time of quiet, reflection, and listening to God. Great for adults and kids! Ideas for Living Joyfully: Forty Days of Celtic Advent and the Twelve Days of Christmas 2021 Printable Activity Calendar - great for adults (and kids too) Advent Calendar 2021 Downloadable Daily Advent calendar to color with scripture. Advent Photo-a-Day Challenge From Rethink Church and the United Methodists, take a photo a day and post on FB or Instagram as an Advent practice. 
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