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Get ready for Advent/Christmas/Epiphany
Here is a sampling of useful resources for this season of preparing for and celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ:
Worship resources
- Find prayers, lectionary readings, liturgical aids, instructions for making an Advent wreath and other ideas.
- Continue seasonal celebrations into the new year with a special worship on Epiphany, January 6.
Daily prayer app
Christmas Joy Offering
Simple Gifts,
- Order the 2012 Advent Calendar from Presbyterians Today or call (800) 524-2612 (ask for PDS 17116-12-011)
“Eight Practices for Home and Family During Advent and Christmas”
Alternative giving
- Find resources for hosting a fair-trade sale in your congregation and links to organizations selling fair-trade products.
- Find background information on the church’s involvement in fair trade.
- Find information on ordering fair-trade coffee, “sweat-free” T-shirts and other items.
- Give. Act. Pray. Learn about giving to help disaster survivors.
