Resources
Worship Ideas
- Advent Communion Liturgy: All who seek to be nourished and sustained are welcome here.
- Gathering Lectionary for Advent/Christmas/Epiphany 2017–18, December 3, 2017–February 11, 2018: Includes suggested readings, hymns, worship spark, children’s time idea, sermon starter, etc…
- Gathering Lectionary for Advent/Christmas/Epiphany 2018–19, December 2, 2018–March 3, 2019: Includes suggested readings, hymns, worship spark, children’s time idea, sermon starter, etc…
- Hidden in Plain Sight: White Gift Sunday: An opportunity for people of all ages to contribute.
- Worship Ways (United Church of Christ): The United Church of Christ, our partner denomination in the United States, posts weekly worship services; search by liturgical season.
Prayers
- Bethlehem Prayer A Christmas prayer for peace in Bethlehem by former United Church Moderator David Giuliano.
- May Your Peace Prevail An Advent prayer.
Music
- As the Wind Blows (SA Anthem) (Pat Mayberry / David Kai) “As the wind blows, as the seed grows, lifts its harvest to the sun…” Please credit Words/Music: Pat Mayberry; Arrangement: David Kai and report to One License / Licensing.
- Songs from Many Cultures for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Hymns in Voices United, More Voices, and Nos Voix unies that offer in many languages and diverse origins.
- These Gifts We Bring (SATB) (Pat Mayberry / David Kai) A short piece to follow the offering. Please credit Words/Music: Pat Mayberry; Arrangement: David Kai and report to One License / Licensing.
Minute for Mission
- Nursing in the Korean Context: Our gifts for Mission & Service support the work of overseas personnel who respect and include local traditions.
Extras
- File Drama: A Shoebox Filled with… A short Advent skit about giving to Gifts with Vision and Mission & Service.
- Gathering Magazine | UCRDstore A United Church worship planning magazine for ministers and lay leaders, music directors, and worship committees.
- Moderator’s Advent Message 2018 This Advent, Moderator Richard Bott invites us to reflect and realign our lives with Christ’s calling for us…
- Moderator’s Advent Message 2018: TranscriptTranscript of Moderator Richard Bott’s Advent Message 2018…
Worship Blog
- How Are You Getting Ready for Christ(mas)? Find out what’s new on Advent Unwrapped.
- Speaking of Darkness in Advent: Our ingrained notions of black/white and darkness/light as inherently good and evil can guide how we treat each other.
