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Advent Resources for All Ages


The Dawn Chorus: An Advent Devotional on the Wonders of Birds

The Dawn Chorus: An Advent Devotional on the Wonders of Birds

The Dawn Chorus: An Advent Devotional on the Wonders of Birds is another excellent seasonal offering from SALT project . This devotional is suitable for a variety of ages and can be for parish or home use. Drawing from the beauty of songbirds ...
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The Heart that Grew Three Sizes: Finding Faith in the Story of the Grinch

The Heart that Grew Three Sizes: Finding Faith in the Story of the Grinch

Pastor Matt Rawle , a United Methodist Pastor and author, focuses much of his writings on the intersection of popular culture and the church. The Heart that Grew Three Sizes in an Advent study using the the story of How the Grinch Stole Christ...
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AdventWord in the Diocese of East Carolina

AdventWord in the Diocese of East Carolina

This year the Diocese of East Carolina will be participating in Forward Movement's AdventWord by Deanery. Over the course of the 28 days of Advent members of the diocese will share reflections and images on each day's word. We hope you will jo...
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Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent

Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent

Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent is a daily devotion and reflection written by Tsh Oxenreider . Tsh is the founder of the community website The Art of Simple, she is has also written several other books. This book invites youth or adu...
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The SALT Project: Less is More

The SALT Project: Less is More

Less is More is a wonderful family Advent devotional is designed to help the refocus the seasons Advent and Christmas. Moving from less stuff and more focus on helping families dial back expectations, events, and even gifts. Included in these d...
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Promise and Praise: Advent Word Reflections

Promise and Praise: Advent Word Reflections

This book published by Forward Movement is a daily reflection on each word that is part of the Global Advent Calendar known as AdventWord . It is available for order in print or downloadable in a few different formats. You can also join in ...
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Wandering Wisemen

Wandering Wisemen

Follow this account of Facebook or Instagram for the Advent adventures of Balthazar, Melchior, and Gaspar - along with their faithful camel, Hezekiah - on a whimsical holiday quest to find the infant king.
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Sanctified Art Lectionary Year C

Sanctified Art Lectionary Year C

Close to Home are the Lectionary Year C resources produced by Sanctified Art. Close to Home focuses on the deep emotions and important rituals of this season. Resources available range from a daily devotional, to a family Advent calendar, to ...
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Advent Word Video and Scripture Series

Advent Word Video and Scripture Series

From The Bible Project, the Advent Word series is an excellent teaching resource for young people and adults. It could be used for Sunday mornings, evenings or Wednesday programs the 4 weeks of Advent. Focusing on peace, joy, hope, and love, th...
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The Colors of Christmas

The Colors of Christmas

The Colors of Christmas is a beautifully illustrated book by Matthew Paul Turner drawing younger readers in to discover they are part of the greatest story, the birth of Jesus. Through engaging the senses children will be able to imagine how ...
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Please submit your past-due reports ASAP! If you have questions, reach out to Litisha or LaTonya. 2023 Due Dates for Canonically-Required Reports and the 2023 Parish Contact Form and 2023 Audit Criteria Request Form are now available in our Resources. You can also find them here:

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