Sunday, December 2, marks the first Sunday of Advent—a season of anticipation and hope as we prepare our hearts to celebrate Christ’s birth. As a gift to you this season, the Christian Education committee is offering a range of Advent devotional materials. You can pick up your copy on the Second Floor CE table, or on the First Floor in the Narthex and outside of the East Transept doors.
Peace on Earth
For persons of all ages, best used in community
As we prepare to welcome the Prince of Peace, we can work to bring the peace of Jesus to our broken world, as individuals and as families. Guide your family or pray with friends through a peace-filled Advent. Daily reflections include scripture, prayer, and ideas for how you and your family can embody and enact Christ’s peace this season.
Moving Toward the Manger
For adults and older teens
Each day of Advent, thought provoking quotes from Frederick Buechner’s works are paired with insightful reflections by biblical scholar and commentator Martin E. Marty, accompanied by scripture passages and prayers.
Peace Prayer Coin
For adults, teens, and older children
This coin includes the beginning of the Peace Prayer of St. Francis surrounding a cutout of a dove. This is perfect to put in your pocket or on your key chain to serve as a daily prayer reminder.
Living Light Was Born That Night: Advent Calendar
For young children
This special Advent calendar includes a window for each day of December, revealing a Biblical image and scripture verse that highlight the many lights that point us to the true Light of Christmas.