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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.

Bethlehem Prayer A Christmas prayer for peace in Bethlehem by former United Church Moderator David Giuliano.
May Your Peace Prevail An Advent prayer.

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.

Nursing in the Korean Context: Our gifts for Mission & Service support the work of overseas personnel who respect and include local traditions.

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…

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.