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Explore a curated collection of resources designed to enrich your Advent and Christmas worship experiences and activities.<\/p>\n
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You’ll find practical guidance and inspiration for planning and celebrating the Advent and Christmas seasons in this area. 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Let us know if a link no longer works.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjIwNzUifX0=@” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Click Here” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url” _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Additional Resources Intro” _builder_version=”4.26.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.26.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Additional resources” admin_label=”Additional Resources” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|||||on|||” title_text_color=”#f25b3a” custom_margin=”||-60px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ admin_label=”Additional Resources Listing (3-column)” _builder_version=”4.26.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.26.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Advent Calendars” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” title_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”10px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link and Title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Advent Calendar Crafts for Kids<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> Advent Devotionals<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]These devotionals for each day of Advent on the Advent Conspiracy website are written by pastors and church leaders from around the world.<\/span><\/span> Living Well Through Advent 2024<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Living Compass offers their Advent devotional and facilitator\u2019s guide as free downloads in English and Spanish. Printed books and an eBook can be purchased. <\/span><\/span>. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=”Alternative Christmas” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” title_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”10px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link and Title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/gbod-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/legacy\/kintera-files\/christian-education\/Choosing-Curriculum-Resources.pdf” global_colors_info=”{}”]Advent Conspiracy<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=”Children’s Christmas Sermons” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” title_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”10px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Sermons4Kids<\/span><\/span><\/a> Figures of Faith: A Series of Children’s Messages for Advent<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong> Chrismons<\/span> information<\/span><\/span><\/a> Carols<\/span><\/b><\/a> Christmas Carols<\/span><\/b><\/a> The Christmas Music Quiz\u202f<\/span><\/b><\/a> Christmas Song Lyrics<\/span><\/b><\/a>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]These crafts are for kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link and Title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Amy\u2019s Free Ideas Advent Calendars<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The projects here include several types of Advent calendars: magnet, paper chain, mailbox, and foam or felt.
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\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]This free downloadable Advent devotional embraces the observance of Celtic Advent, which encompasses a full 40-days, mirroring the season of Lent.<\/span><\/span>
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\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link and Title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Seasonal Devotionals for Advent<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Kate Bowler\u2019s website offers several four-week downloadable devotionals to use solo or with a <\/span>group.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]This article has ideas for Christmas ornament kits to send home, weekly scripture and devotional readings, and suggestions for random acts of kindness.<\/span><\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link and Title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Advent in a Box<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Instructions are available here for a box of treats and treasures which include a variety of Advent activities.<\/span><\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link and Title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Advent Kits Gallery<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]This article on the Building Faith website has photos and descriptions of Advent at Home bags, boxes, and kits from several churches.<\/span><\/span>
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\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]This article on the Building Faith website has photos and descriptions of Advent at Home bags, boxes, and kits from several churches.<\/span><\/span>
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\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Advent Conspiracy offers a free four-week curricula for kids and families.<\/span><\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link and Title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]A Great Guide to a More Joyful, Less Debtful Christmas<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]This article discusses the book,\u202f<\/em><\/span><\/span>Hundred Dollar\u202fHoliday<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u202f, which offers suggestions on how to rethink Christmastime.<\/span><\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link and Title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Ideas for Reclaiming Advent and Christmas<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]This booklet from the PC(USA) suggests ways to celebrate the birth of Christ in more meaningful ways than mainstream culture provides.<\/span><\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=”Blue Christmas Services” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” title_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”10px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Many find Christmas a difficult time, especially those who are grieving the loss of loved-ones. There are many resources available for designing such a service in your church.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/strong>On this site, you’ll find children’s sermons for Advent<\/a> and Christmas<\/a> along with other activities for children.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Reformed Worship has children\u2019s message based on characters representing six great traditions of faith.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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<\/span>There are directions here to make Christingles, which are typically made from an orange, a candle, a red ribbon, and sweets or dried fruit.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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<\/span>This page has the history of the symbolic object and the meaning of each part. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>This site explains the meaning behind the symbols used for Christmas ornaments called <\/span>Chrismons<\/span> and has links to more information, including patterns to make the ornaments. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>You’ll find here the history of Chrismons, explanations of the symbols used, and downloadable patterns.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=”Christmas Carols” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” title_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”10px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Can We Sing Christmas Carols During Advent?<\/span><\/b><\/a>
\nThis article makes the case for not singing Christmas carols in early Advent and provides\u202fa list of traditional, contemporary, and Instrumental songs for Advent.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThe lyrics and origins of the most popular Christmas carols are included on this site together with popular Christmas songs and Christmas poems.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nWikipedia\u2019s entry for Christmas carols includes the history of Christmas carols in various parts of the world.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThis site has a Christmas Music Quiz with background stories of many Christmas carols.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThe Bible Printables website has downloadable\u202fdocuments with lyrics to Christmas carols.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n