Advent and Christmas 2018: Events, resources & services
A Christmas Message
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An InvitationBe sure to see our ad in Sunday newspapers around our diocese on December 23, with an invitation to everyone to 'Join us to worship the King.'
We welcome you and invite you to share the joy of the Nativity of our Lord. |
Christmas Services
Christmas Eve, December 24
All Saints, Hilton Head Island
5:00 pm Family Eucharist
7:30pm Organ Prelude
8:00 pm Candlelight Eucharist
Calvary, Charleston
6:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
The East Cooper Episcopal Church
4:00 pm Christmas Eve Eucharist
The Episcopal Church on Edisto
4:45 pm Carols
5:00 pm Christmas Eve Worship
Epiphany, Summerville
6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service with Holy Eucharist
Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston
3:30 Manger animals in the garden
4:00 Family Eucharist
6:00 Choral Eucharist with Organ, Brass & Timpani
8:00 Choral Eucharist with Organ, Brass & Timpani
11:00 Choral Eucharist with Organ, Brass & Timpani
Livestreaming video of some services will be available at Grace's YouTube channel.
Holy Communion, Allendale
4:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
Holy Communion, Charleston
5:00 pm Family Mass
10:00 pm Music
10:30 pm Solemn High Mass of the Nativity
Holy Cross Faith Memorial, Pawley's Island
4:00 pm Holy Eucharist and Christmas Pageant
8:00 pm Candlelight Holy Eucharist with Musical Prelude
Messiah, Myrtle Beach
6:00 pm Christmas Eve service
The Episcopal Church in Okatie
6:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
St. Anne's, Conway
5:00 pm Christmas Eve Service, at Lackey Chapel
St. Catherine's, Florence
2:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
St. Francis, Charleston
5:00 pm Christmas Eve Service with music from the Charleston Flute Quartet and singers.
St. George's, Summerville
6:00 pm Contemporary Children's and Family Service and Christmas Pageant
10:00 pm. "Midnight Service" with special Christmas Choir Music and Strings. The Christmas Eve Traditional Festival Eucharist begins at 10:30 p.m.
St. James-Santee, McClellanville
6:30 pm Christmas Eve Service
St. Mark's, Charleston
5:30 pm Pre-Service Music
6:00 pm Holy Eucharist
St. Mark's, Port Royal
3:00 pm Family Christmas Eve Service
5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
St. Stephen's, Charleston
3:00 pm Christmas Eve Children’s Service
8:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
St. Stephen's, North Myrtle Beach
6:00 pm Festive Holy Eucharist Family Worship Service
9:00 pm Musical Prelude & Holy Eucharist Candle Service
St. Stephen's, St. Stephen
6:30 pm Christmas Eve Service followed by Reception
St. Thomas, North Charleston
5:00 pm Holy Eucharist and Children's Christmas Pageant
Christmas Day, December 25
All Saints, Hilton Head Island
9:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
The Episcopal Church on Edisto
10:00 am Christmas Day Worship
Epiphany, Summerville
9:00 a.m. Christmas Day Worship in the Church
1:00 p.m. Christmas Day Worship in the Parish Hall. All are welcome.
Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
Holy Communion, Charleston
10:00 am Low Mass
Holy Cross Faith Memorial, Pawley's Island
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
St. George's, Summerville
10:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II
St. Stephen's, Charleston
10:00 am Christmas Day Service
St. Stephen's, North Myrtle Beach
10:00 am Christmas Day Holy Eucharist
All Saints, Hilton Head Island
5:00 pm Family Eucharist
7:30pm Organ Prelude
8:00 pm Candlelight Eucharist
Calvary, Charleston
6:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
The East Cooper Episcopal Church
4:00 pm Christmas Eve Eucharist
The Episcopal Church on Edisto
4:45 pm Carols
5:00 pm Christmas Eve Worship
Epiphany, Summerville
6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service with Holy Eucharist
Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston
3:30 Manger animals in the garden
4:00 Family Eucharist
6:00 Choral Eucharist with Organ, Brass & Timpani
8:00 Choral Eucharist with Organ, Brass & Timpani
11:00 Choral Eucharist with Organ, Brass & Timpani
Livestreaming video of some services will be available at Grace's YouTube channel.
Holy Communion, Allendale
4:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
Holy Communion, Charleston
5:00 pm Family Mass
10:00 pm Music
10:30 pm Solemn High Mass of the Nativity
Holy Cross Faith Memorial, Pawley's Island
4:00 pm Holy Eucharist and Christmas Pageant
8:00 pm Candlelight Holy Eucharist with Musical Prelude
Messiah, Myrtle Beach
6:00 pm Christmas Eve service
The Episcopal Church in Okatie
6:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
St. Anne's, Conway
5:00 pm Christmas Eve Service, at Lackey Chapel
St. Catherine's, Florence
2:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
St. Francis, Charleston
5:00 pm Christmas Eve Service with music from the Charleston Flute Quartet and singers.
St. George's, Summerville
6:00 pm Contemporary Children's and Family Service and Christmas Pageant
10:00 pm. "Midnight Service" with special Christmas Choir Music and Strings. The Christmas Eve Traditional Festival Eucharist begins at 10:30 p.m.
St. James-Santee, McClellanville
6:30 pm Christmas Eve Service
St. Mark's, Charleston
5:30 pm Pre-Service Music
6:00 pm Holy Eucharist
St. Mark's, Port Royal
3:00 pm Family Christmas Eve Service
5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
St. Stephen's, Charleston
3:00 pm Christmas Eve Children’s Service
8:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
St. Stephen's, North Myrtle Beach
6:00 pm Festive Holy Eucharist Family Worship Service
9:00 pm Musical Prelude & Holy Eucharist Candle Service
St. Stephen's, St. Stephen
6:30 pm Christmas Eve Service followed by Reception
St. Thomas, North Charleston
5:00 pm Holy Eucharist and Children's Christmas Pageant
Christmas Day, December 25
All Saints, Hilton Head Island
9:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
The Episcopal Church on Edisto
10:00 am Christmas Day Worship
Epiphany, Summerville
9:00 a.m. Christmas Day Worship in the Church
1:00 p.m. Christmas Day Worship in the Parish Hall. All are welcome.
Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
Holy Communion, Charleston
10:00 am Low Mass
Holy Cross Faith Memorial, Pawley's Island
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
St. George's, Summerville
10:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II
St. Stephen's, Charleston
10:00 am Christmas Day Service
St. Stephen's, North Myrtle Beach
10:00 am Christmas Day Holy Eucharist
Christmastide
Wednesday, December 26:
Feast of St. Stephen
St. Stephen's, Charleston
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston
5:30 pm Holy Eucharist
Good Shepherd, Summerville
6:00 pm Holy Eucharist
Holy Communion, Charleston
8:00 am Low Mass
Thursday, December 27:
Feast of St. John
Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
Holy Communion, Charleston
8:00 am Low Mass
Friday, December 28:
Feast of The Holy Innocents
Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
Sunday, December 30:
First Sunday after Christmas Day
Calvary, Charleston
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
The East Cooper Episcopal Church
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
Good Shepherd, Summerville
Sunday, December 30 – First Sunday of Christmas
10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston
Services at 8:00, 9:00 & 11:00 am and 5:30 pm
Holy Communion, Charleston
8:00 am Low Mass
9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:30 am Solemn High Mass
St. Stephen's, North Myrtle Beach
Holy Eucharist Service at 10:00 am with Pot Luck Lunch to follow
Tuesday, January 1:
Feast of the Holy Name
Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston
Holy Eucharist at 12:00 pm
St. Stephen's, North Myrtle Beach
Holy Eucharist at 10:00 am
Christmas Lessons & Carols
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
At Bishop Gadsden: The St. Gregory Choir of Grace Church Cathedral sings a traditional service of Lessons & Carols in the Chapel at Bishop Gadsden at 4:00 pm.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
St. Stephen's, Charleston: The annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, 5:00 pm. Featuring traditional carols and spirituals by Gardner, Warlock, Manz, and more. A festive reception will follow.
Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston: Christmas Lessons and Carols, 7:00 pm. In the tradition of King's College, Cambridge, with hymns, carols and anthems sung by the St. Gregory Choir and St. Nicholas Choristers.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23
St. Mark's, Port Royal: Community carol sing in the church, 4:00 pm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
At Bishop Gadsden: The St. Gregory Choir of Grace Church Cathedral sings a traditional service of Lessons & Carols in the Chapel at Bishop Gadsden at 4:00 pm.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
St. Stephen's, Charleston: The annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, 5:00 pm. Featuring traditional carols and spirituals by Gardner, Warlock, Manz, and more. A festive reception will follow.
Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston: Christmas Lessons and Carols, 7:00 pm. In the tradition of King's College, Cambridge, with hymns, carols and anthems sung by the St. Gregory Choir and St. Nicholas Choristers.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23
St. Mark's, Port Royal: Community carol sing in the church, 4:00 pm
Presiding Bishop's Christmas Message
“Love came down at Christmas, because God so loved the world, that he gave,” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry says in his 2018 Christmas message, shared today. You can watch it at the link above, and in a Facebook video that you can share with your friends. Find the text of the message here.
Christmas Eve services online
The Episcopal Church is offering two digital Christmas Eve services on its website and Facebook page. Find links and details here.
Grace Church Cathedral also plans to livestream some of its Christmas Eve services on its YouTube channel.
Grace Church Cathedral also plans to livestream some of its Christmas Eve services on its YouTube channel.
#AdventWord
Read our daily reflections through the Season of Advent and join others across the Anglican Communion in this daily devotion, creating a global Advent calendar.
Read our daily reflections through the Season of Advent and join others across the Anglican Communion in this daily devotion, creating a global Advent calendar.
'Blue Christmas' Services
Tuesday, December 11 at 5:00 p.m.
Blue Christmas: A Healing Service of Remembrance and Hope
Holy Cross Faith Memorial, Pawley's Island offers this service at 5 pm for those who struggle with finding joy during the Christmas Season.
Wednesday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Blue Christmas: A Service of Remembrance and Hope
Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston: Anyone who is coping with grief, a broken relationship, financial difficulties, or any kind of loss or loneliness may find the holidays especially difficult. The Blue Christmas Service is a way to acknowledge sadness and concern amid a world that is focused on celebration. Music from the St. Nicholas Choir along with prayers and readings remind us of God’s loving and healing presence for all who mourn and struggle. Refreshments will be offered afterward in Hanahan Hall.
Thursday, December 20 at 6:00 pm
Blue Christmas Service
St. Anne's, Conway (Service will be at First United Methodist Church, Conway)
As we prepare to celebrate the joy of Christmas, there are many in the Pee Dee-Waccamaw Deanery who are still reeling from the devastating floods that happened in the wake of hurricane Florence. Numerous families who lost their homes will be spending this Christmas in temporary housing, so the message of "holiday cheer" might not ring true for them. Our friends at Trinity United Methodist Church know this reality all too well, as they are still coping with the loss of their building and will not be able to have any Christmas services in their familiar surroundings.
In acknowledgement that the holiday season is not always merry and bright for everyone, St. Anne’s is partnering with Trinity United Methodist Church, Kingston Presbyterian Church, and First United Methodist Church to offer a Blue Christmas Service. This is a way to make space for and time for acknowledging sadness, and it is a chance to show our concern for all who are having a hard time this year, with prayers, readings, and music.
Friday, December 21 at 7:00 pm
Blue Christmas Service
St. Stephen's, Charleston offers this annual service for those for whom the holidays can be a particularly difficult time. On the longest night of the year, the service is a reminder of the promise of light amid even the darkest places in human life.
Sunday, December 23 at 2:00 pm
Blue Christmas Service
St. Catherine's, Florence, and Cross and Crown Lutheran Church will hold a joint Blue Christmas service. All are welcome.
Tuesday, December 11 at 5:00 p.m.
Blue Christmas: A Healing Service of Remembrance and Hope
Holy Cross Faith Memorial, Pawley's Island offers this service at 5 pm for those who struggle with finding joy during the Christmas Season.
Wednesday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Blue Christmas: A Service of Remembrance and Hope
Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston: Anyone who is coping with grief, a broken relationship, financial difficulties, or any kind of loss or loneliness may find the holidays especially difficult. The Blue Christmas Service is a way to acknowledge sadness and concern amid a world that is focused on celebration. Music from the St. Nicholas Choir along with prayers and readings remind us of God’s loving and healing presence for all who mourn and struggle. Refreshments will be offered afterward in Hanahan Hall.
Thursday, December 20 at 6:00 pm
Blue Christmas Service
St. Anne's, Conway (Service will be at First United Methodist Church, Conway)
As we prepare to celebrate the joy of Christmas, there are many in the Pee Dee-Waccamaw Deanery who are still reeling from the devastating floods that happened in the wake of hurricane Florence. Numerous families who lost their homes will be spending this Christmas in temporary housing, so the message of "holiday cheer" might not ring true for them. Our friends at Trinity United Methodist Church know this reality all too well, as they are still coping with the loss of their building and will not be able to have any Christmas services in their familiar surroundings.
In acknowledgement that the holiday season is not always merry and bright for everyone, St. Anne’s is partnering with Trinity United Methodist Church, Kingston Presbyterian Church, and First United Methodist Church to offer a Blue Christmas Service. This is a way to make space for and time for acknowledging sadness, and it is a chance to show our concern for all who are having a hard time this year, with prayers, readings, and music.
Friday, December 21 at 7:00 pm
Blue Christmas Service
St. Stephen's, Charleston offers this annual service for those for whom the holidays can be a particularly difficult time. On the longest night of the year, the service is a reminder of the promise of light amid even the darkest places in human life.
Sunday, December 23 at 2:00 pm
Blue Christmas Service
St. Catherine's, Florence, and Cross and Crown Lutheran Church will hold a joint Blue Christmas service. All are welcome.
Advent Studies, Quiet Days,
and Special Events
WEEKDAYS: PRAYING LIVE ON FACEBOOK
Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer will be livestreamed on Facebook Live each weekday in Advent. The Rev. Rob Donehue of St. Anne's, Conway plans to offer Morning Prayer at 8:30 am and Evening Prayer at 6 pm. Many will recall that Fr. Donehue live-streamed daily prayers during Hurricane Florence and its aftermath.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
St. Stephen's, Charleston offers an interactive Advent Wreath Making session for children, led the Flower Guild members, at 11 am. Children will learn about Advent and the significance of the candles in the Advent wreath, and have an opportunity to make a wreath to use with their families at home. All are welcome.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4
St. Catherine's, Florence will have a special caroling event at Seminar Brewing at 6 pm with members of Cross and Crown Lutheran Church.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
Advent Quiet Day on Mary
9:00 am-1:00 pm
St. Stephen's, Charleston invites everyone to come enter deeply into the Advent season by participating in a half-day retreat led the Rector, the Rev. Adam Shoemaker, focusing on the role of Mary in the birth story of Jesus. The day will consist of three short meditations interspersed by lengthy periods of quiet. The church will have books, icons, and other spiritual resources available for personal use. The day will begin and end with prayer and conclude with a simple lunch in Stephen’s Hall. The church doors will open at 8:45 am.
SUNDAYS IN ADVENT
The Madonna in Art
St. Stephen's, Charleston offers a two-part study (December 9 & 16) led by parishioner angela Mack, Director of the Gibbes Museum, on the origins of the Madonna figure using some of the earliest known images, up through present-day representations. She will provide insights on how these images have influenced our perception of women. Childcare is provided.
The Holy Family at Advent: The Importance of Mary & Joseph in Christian Devotion
Good Shepherd, Summerville offers a four-week study December 2-23 at 9:00 am on the Holy Family, covering topices such as the Rosary (December 2), and Mary, Mother of God (December 9).
and Special Events
WEEKDAYS: PRAYING LIVE ON FACEBOOK
Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer will be livestreamed on Facebook Live each weekday in Advent. The Rev. Rob Donehue of St. Anne's, Conway plans to offer Morning Prayer at 8:30 am and Evening Prayer at 6 pm. Many will recall that Fr. Donehue live-streamed daily prayers during Hurricane Florence and its aftermath.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
St. Stephen's, Charleston offers an interactive Advent Wreath Making session for children, led the Flower Guild members, at 11 am. Children will learn about Advent and the significance of the candles in the Advent wreath, and have an opportunity to make a wreath to use with their families at home. All are welcome.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4
St. Catherine's, Florence will have a special caroling event at Seminar Brewing at 6 pm with members of Cross and Crown Lutheran Church.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
Advent Quiet Day on Mary
9:00 am-1:00 pm
St. Stephen's, Charleston invites everyone to come enter deeply into the Advent season by participating in a half-day retreat led the Rector, the Rev. Adam Shoemaker, focusing on the role of Mary in the birth story of Jesus. The day will consist of three short meditations interspersed by lengthy periods of quiet. The church will have books, icons, and other spiritual resources available for personal use. The day will begin and end with prayer and conclude with a simple lunch in Stephen’s Hall. The church doors will open at 8:45 am.
SUNDAYS IN ADVENT
The Madonna in Art
St. Stephen's, Charleston offers a two-part study (December 9 & 16) led by parishioner angela Mack, Director of the Gibbes Museum, on the origins of the Madonna figure using some of the earliest known images, up through present-day representations. She will provide insights on how these images have influenced our perception of women. Childcare is provided.
The Holy Family at Advent: The Importance of Mary & Joseph in Christian Devotion
Good Shepherd, Summerville offers a four-week study December 2-23 at 9:00 am on the Holy Family, covering topices such as the Rosary (December 2), and Mary, Mother of God (December 9).
Advent Services
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
Advent Lessons and Carols for the Southern Deanery
5:00 pm
The Episcopal Church in Okatie hosts this annual service of Lessons and Carols for the churches in the Southern Deanery of the diocese. A reception will follow the service.
Advent Lessons and Carols
7:00 p.m.
Grace Church Cathedral's St. Gregory Choir and St. Nicholas Choristers present this service of readings for the season of Advent paired with anthems and hymns for the season.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
Advent Lessons and Carols
10:00 am
St. Stephen's, North Myrtle Beach, offers Lessons and Carols followed by the ECW Cookie Walk.
Advent Lessons and Carols
4:00 pm
All Saints, Hilton Head Island offers a service of readings and music for Advent.
Ecumenical Service of Lessons and Carols
6:00 pm
Holy Cross Faith Memorial, Pawley's Island, hosts an Ecumenical Service of Lessons and Carols.
Hammer Dulcimer Concert and Holy Eucharist
9:00 am and 11:30 am
All Saints, Hampton and Church of the Holy Communion, Allendale will host renowned hammer dulcimer player Matthew Dickerson for two concerts, each followed by Holy Eucharist. Join All Saints, Hampton at 9:00 am, and Holy Communion Allendale at 11:30 am.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
Messiah, Myrtle Beach offers a service of Advent Lessons and Carols at 10 am in Wingard Hall at St. Philip Lutheran Church, 6200 N. King's Highway.
Wednesdays in Advent
Calvary, Charleston
Special Wednesday Advent Services December 5, 12 & 19
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist, 6:00 pm Dinner and Fellowship. All are welcome!
St. Anne's, Conway
(Starting November 28) Noonday Prayer at 12 pm each Wednesday in Advent. St. Anne's is partnering with First United Methodist Church in Conway (1001 5th Ave, Conway, SC 29526) for a short prayer service with music and a brief meditation to reflect on the meaning of the season of Advent.
St. Catherine's, Florence
Evening Prayer December 5, 12 & 19. A simple supper served at 6 pm followed by Holden Evening Prayer with members of Cross and Crown Lutheran.
St. George's, Summerville
Wednesday evening services and programs at 7:00 pm, followed by “Wassail and Toast (cookies) Fellowship” with wassail, coffee, and punch for kids. Nursery is provided.
December 5: Summerville Christian Home School Choir and Orchestra
December 12: Harp and Flute Concert
December 19: Advent Taizé Service
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
Holy Cross Faith Memorial, Pawley's Island, Advent Taizé Service in the Chapel, 5:00 pm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
Advent Lessons and Carols for the Southern Deanery
5:00 pm
The Episcopal Church in Okatie hosts this annual service of Lessons and Carols for the churches in the Southern Deanery of the diocese. A reception will follow the service.
Advent Lessons and Carols
7:00 p.m.
Grace Church Cathedral's St. Gregory Choir and St. Nicholas Choristers present this service of readings for the season of Advent paired with anthems and hymns for the season.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
Advent Lessons and Carols
10:00 am
St. Stephen's, North Myrtle Beach, offers Lessons and Carols followed by the ECW Cookie Walk.
Advent Lessons and Carols
4:00 pm
All Saints, Hilton Head Island offers a service of readings and music for Advent.
Ecumenical Service of Lessons and Carols
6:00 pm
Holy Cross Faith Memorial, Pawley's Island, hosts an Ecumenical Service of Lessons and Carols.
Hammer Dulcimer Concert and Holy Eucharist
9:00 am and 11:30 am
All Saints, Hampton and Church of the Holy Communion, Allendale will host renowned hammer dulcimer player Matthew Dickerson for two concerts, each followed by Holy Eucharist. Join All Saints, Hampton at 9:00 am, and Holy Communion Allendale at 11:30 am.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
Messiah, Myrtle Beach offers a service of Advent Lessons and Carols at 10 am in Wingard Hall at St. Philip Lutheran Church, 6200 N. King's Highway.
Wednesdays in Advent
Calvary, Charleston
Special Wednesday Advent Services December 5, 12 & 19
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist, 6:00 pm Dinner and Fellowship. All are welcome!
St. Anne's, Conway
(Starting November 28) Noonday Prayer at 12 pm each Wednesday in Advent. St. Anne's is partnering with First United Methodist Church in Conway (1001 5th Ave, Conway, SC 29526) for a short prayer service with music and a brief meditation to reflect on the meaning of the season of Advent.
St. Catherine's, Florence
Evening Prayer December 5, 12 & 19. A simple supper served at 6 pm followed by Holden Evening Prayer with members of Cross and Crown Lutheran.
St. George's, Summerville
Wednesday evening services and programs at 7:00 pm, followed by “Wassail and Toast (cookies) Fellowship” with wassail, coffee, and punch for kids. Nursery is provided.
December 5: Summerville Christian Home School Choir and Orchestra
December 12: Harp and Flute Concert
December 19: Advent Taizé Service
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
Holy Cross Faith Memorial, Pawley's Island, Advent Taizé Service in the Chapel, 5:00 pm
Resources for Advent
#AdventWord
Be part of the Anglican Communion’s Global Advent Calendar. It’s an innovative way to engage in the season of Advent with people all over the world. Starting on December 2, the Anglican Communion with the Society of Saint John the Evangelist Brothers and also in partnership with Virginia Theological Seminary invite you to:
Our diocese is a participating partner in #AdventWord this year. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see daily reflections from people around the diocese!
Advent Toolkit
Episcopal Relief & Development
Episcopal Relief & Development is offering resources for the holiday season, such as prayers, activity guides and an Advent calendar poster from the online Advent Toolkit.
Be part of the Anglican Communion’s Global Advent Calendar. It’s an innovative way to engage in the season of Advent with people all over the world. Starting on December 2, the Anglican Communion with the Society of Saint John the Evangelist Brothers and also in partnership with Virginia Theological Seminary invite you to:
- Sign up
- Pray through Advent
- Use your phone camera
- Help create a Global Advent Calendar.
Our diocese is a participating partner in #AdventWord this year. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see daily reflections from people around the diocese!
Advent Toolkit
Episcopal Relief & Development
Episcopal Relief & Development is offering resources for the holiday season, such as prayers, activity guides and an Advent calendar poster from the online Advent Toolkit.
'Walking in Welcome'
Episcopal Migration Ministries and the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations are hosting a series of three one-hour webinars, Walking in Welcome: An Advent Series with Episcopal Migration Ministries, on December 5 at 4 pm Eastern, December 13 at 4 pm Eastern, and December 18 at 12 pm Eastern.
Learn more here.
Episcopal Migration Ministries and the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations are hosting a series of three one-hour webinars, Walking in Welcome: An Advent Series with Episcopal Migration Ministries, on December 5 at 4 pm Eastern, December 13 at 4 pm Eastern, and December 18 at 12 pm Eastern.
Learn more here.
Living Compass Advent Devotional
Living Compass has launced an nAdvent Devotional called "Practicing Generosity With All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind." Designed for use as an individual reflection or for group study, the guide provides a foundation for seeking a deeper experience of Advent, an experience that will help prepare us for the true meaning of Christmas.
Learn more here.
Living Compass has launced an nAdvent Devotional called "Practicing Generosity With All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind." Designed for use as an individual reflection or for group study, the guide provides a foundation for seeking a deeper experience of Advent, an experience that will help prepare us for the true meaning of Christmas.
Learn more here.
'Advent In A Box'
Advent in a Box is a resource created by the Christian educators at Family Ministry Tools to help churches equip families to have faith conversations at home. The goal is to send home interactive, fun, and biblically sound activities that engage families and help them grow in their faith.
Learn more here.
Advent in a Box is a resource created by the Christian educators at Family Ministry Tools to help churches equip families to have faith conversations at home. The goal is to send home interactive, fun, and biblically sound activities that engage families and help them grow in their faith.
Learn more here.
'Preparing to Become the Beloved Community'
Advent is a season of preparation; a time to prepare our hearts and communities for the coming of Christ, the Almighty God who came among us poor and homeless, a stranger and a child. There may be no better time to reflect on how we, as the Episcopal Church, embrace the Holy One who continues to draw near in the neighbor, the stranger, the refugee, or the one who seems the most “other” to you. It is the ideal season to commit to becoming the Beloved Community and growing loving, liberating, life-giving relationships across the human family of God.
The curriculum may be downloaded here.
Advent is a season of preparation; a time to prepare our hearts and communities for the coming of Christ, the Almighty God who came among us poor and homeless, a stranger and a child. There may be no better time to reflect on how we, as the Episcopal Church, embrace the Holy One who continues to draw near in the neighbor, the stranger, the refugee, or the one who seems the most “other” to you. It is the ideal season to commit to becoming the Beloved Community and growing loving, liberating, life-giving relationships across the human family of God.
The curriculum may be downloaded here.
'Journeying the Way of Love'
Curriculum and Advent Calendar
Journeying the Way of Love is a new, four-week Advent curriculum pegged to readings and themes from the Sunday lectionary. Sessions are designed for use during the Christian formation hour offerings at churches and ministries exploring the Way of Love.
The curriculum and advent calendar can be downloaded here.
Curriculum and Advent Calendar
Journeying the Way of Love is a new, four-week Advent curriculum pegged to readings and themes from the Sunday lectionary. Sessions are designed for use during the Christian formation hour offerings at churches and ministries exploring the Way of Love.
The curriculum and advent calendar can be downloaded here.