What is Advent? Leading Your Church in Celebration and Anticipation Whether or not your church participates in Advent traditions, this season can be one of reflection, thanksgiving, and hope. 6 Ways to Deepen Your Congregation’s Connection to the Community this Christmas As you prepare for Advent and Christmas, here are
While some effort has been expended in bringing the fields of moral theology into productive conversation with those of liturgical and sacramental theology, sustained reflection on the role of the sacraments in the Christian moral life continues to elude moral theologians, generally speaking. With this being the case, it is
In the days leading up to St. Nicholas’s feast day, my eight-year-old son—as coyly as an eight-year-old can—reminded his parents that this feast day was approaching. At one point—perhaps his least coy moment—he reminded us that last year St. Nicholas had procured goodies from the household pantry (and not the
Advent week 3 “In reply [John the Baptist] said to them, ‘Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.’” -Luke 3:11 This Advent reflection is part of ELCA World Hunger’s 2021 Advent Study and ELCA World Hunger’s weekly Sermon
Alex Zuber, Harrisonburg, VA Warm-up Question When have you had a real “wake up call”? Happy Advent You Brood of Vipers It’s been nearly two years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have grown weary and complacent as the global crisis wears on. But our challenges are not
Advent Week 2 “By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us.” -Luke 1:78 This advent reflection is part of ELCA World Hunger’s 2021 Advent Study and ELCA World Hunger’s weekly Sermon Starter emails. You can download the full study here. You can
Supporting Families This Advent: Should You Make a Shift? How is your church going to support young families during the holidays? Offering Hope, Comfort, and Healing this Advent…we must approach Advent differently this year. We have to be more nimble, thoughtful, compassionate, and responsive than perhaps we’ve ever been. No