Advent by candlelight programs

Make this Advent season extra meaningful with these five free Advent devotionals that will focus your heart on the Reason for the season.

Last year, my internet friend Caitlin posted about a candlelight nativity her family had done on Christmas Eve. I was intrigued. When I asked if I could have a copy of the script, she kindly sent it over…and it was beautiful. Unsurprisingly, it was almost identical to the nativity script my family has used for […]

Welcome to Saint Ambrose! We are here to serve you and your family during this Christmas season. There is something for everyone this Christmas and many opportunities for prayer, worship, service, and family fun! We hope you’ll join us! Join us for Christmas Mass

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Currently, the Überwasserkircheplatz in Münster is hosting a unique exhibition as part of the City Advent program. The highlight is “Mensch, wo bist Du?”, featuring sculptures by Aron Demetz. This exhibition is an artistic exploration of humanity’s connection to spirituality and introspection, housed in the Liebfrauen-Überwasserkirche. Additionally, nearby churches, including St. Paul’s Cathedral and St. Lambert’s Church, also showcase works by Demetz, complemented by music events…

Worship Leaders –– add depth to the Christmas season by sharing the meaning of Advent plus 8 ways to celebrate it in your Christian church.

Hope As this season of “sparkle and bright” unfolds before us, the glimmering promises of hope lie like boxed jewels awaiting an adoring light. May we hold fast to hope’s patient possibilities. May we lift them high that they might catch the light of our dreams and shine bright in our broken world.And may we instil hope’s

Learn the intriguing Christian history, meaning and tradition of Advent wreath candles.

A growing number of evangelical and non-denominational churches are celebrating Advent. Learn how to add elements to your worship service!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD! I recently updated the Candlelight Service! You can find the new post HERE, but I have changed out the links in the post to the new download in case you land

Resources for planning and leading worship

Advent. A time of waiting, watching, listening. A time of remembering, anticipating. A time of renewal and wonder. The beginning of a new year. Each year, we celebrate the season of Advent in the weeks leading up to Christmas. We read the words of the prophets, we tell the stories of Mary and Jos

At Christmas time, we sing about preparing him room, but what does that actually mean? Read on for encouragement during this Advent season! #christianlife #faith #jesus

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Stress and busyness does not have to be our norm during Christmas. We can make Christ the center of season with advent scriptures for reflection.

Reading Scripture and using an Advent calendar remind us that Jesus is the reason for the season. We are grateful for his peace.

I’m very excited to share this fun Christmas tradition with you. It comes all the way from a lovely family, the Tarletons, serving the Lord in Texas. Sarah Tarleton and I met in college at Un…

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These five Advent ideas for families will help you keep Christ in Christmas and slow down and savor the season with your kids!

This complete set of seasonal material offers everything you need for an exciting Advent and Christmas program. With dramatic monologues, sermons, children's messages and worship liturgies, a Sunday school program, and a pair of Christmas Eve candlelight services, there's something for everyone, whatever your congregation's size or worship style.