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 Advent Resources for Reflection and Preparation

Slow Down. Quiet. It's Advent.

Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation, a time to slow down from the rush of the world and focus on the coming of Christ. Below are some resources to help you reflect, pray, and deepen your connection with God during this sacred time.

Daily Advent Devotions and Prayers

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#AdventWord

#AdventWord is a way to pray with people all over the world each day of Advent, reflecting on one word and sharing with your friends and social media. Click the button below to learn more.​

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The Way of Love: Advent

Journeying the Way of Love Through Advent: Luke’s gospel provides a pattern for understanding how we can live the Way of Love as individuals, as families and friends, as a community, and out in the world.​

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Advent Wreath Prayers

ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE: PRAYERS FOR THE ADVENT WREATH also from Episcopal Relief & Development, prayers and reflections for the whole family to say each day while lighting the Advent Wreath.​

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Musical Advent Calendar

AMPLIFY Female Composers' Advent Project: daily videos of Advent and Christmas choral music by female composers and arrangers, sung by parish, cathedral and university choirs from the US and UK.

Creative Advent Traditions for the Whole Family

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DIY Advent Wreath Ideas

From Episcopal Relief & Development - creative ways to create your own Advent Wreath, with items you already have at home. This one is fun for the whole family!

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DIY Creche Ideas

DIY CRECHE IDEAS Using illustrations from the Rev. Jay Sidebotham and common materials you already have around the house, this page will help you make your own home made manger scene.

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Advent for Families

HOUSE OF BREAD: A GUIDED ADVENT JOURNEY FOR FAMILIES is a booklet with prayers and meditations for each day of Advent, written in Bethlehem for this weird time of pandemic.

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