Advent
In the traditional church calendar, ‘Advent’ is the season leading up to Christmas. The name comes from a Latin word (adventus) meaning ‘arrival’, or ‘coming’. Choosing to mark this season can be a great way for us to reflect on Christ’s arrival among us at the first Christmas, and to look forward to his second coming as judge and saviour. Here are some resources that you may find helpful.
For Families with Children
from Getty Music
Free Advent devotionals with families for kids – especially if you love singing.
by Barbara Reaoch
A guide for family Bible times during Advent, with questions for older and younger kids.
For Everyone
from Lacewing Creative
Draws a different name for Jesus from the Bible for each day of Advent. Accompanying biblical reflections also available for download.
A playlist of contemporary artistic meditations on Christ’s coming, and modern takes on classic Advent hymns.