News from us [link removed] Nov. 26, 2024
I'm Bursting with God News!

“Advent is a time of bursting with God-news, overflowing with God signs all around us and into the world, as though God was bursting beyond the religious understanding of the time and bursting beyond our religious confinements today.” Bishop Farr goes on to write that God’s prevenient grace was far ahead of the world’s eyes and the church’s understanding. God has prepared the way. Can we see it? [link removed] Read more from Bishop’s Advent reflection →

Related Resources
[link removed] UMC Discipleship Ministries Advent Series — Free, ready-to-use elements that align with the lectionary. Each week includes social media graphics, small group questions, youth lessons, candle-lighting liturgy and more.
[link removed] Creating Meaningful Family Christmas Experiences with Shelly Nall — Insights and tips for viewing your Christmas gatherings through a family lens.
[link removed] The Weary World Rejoices — Download this free, four-week devotional from Kate Bowler designed for individual use, small groups or sermons.
[link removed] Candle-Lighting Liturgy — From United Theological Seminary, the liturgy is comprised of scriptures and themes from Revised Common Lectionary Year C and includes both Advent and Christmas Eve.

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