Worship Blog
Reimagining a Different World
Michael Jagessar welcomes Advent as a time to create space, reimagine, and see the promise of the future.
Looking Forward to Advent
Author Michael Jagessar introduces his blog series for Advent Unwrapped.
Finding a New Way into the Story
Trauma expert Diane Strickland asks us to find our way into the Christmas story wherever we are and however we can—much like Joseph did on that very first Christmas.
We Are Pilgrims on a Journey of Love
Reflecting on the young adult pilgrimage to Palestine Israel, Shanna Bernier writes about walking in the footsteps of so many pilgrims before them, all together on a journey of faith and love.
Joyful Singing as Nonviolent Resistance
Shanna Bernier shares an Advent reflection on a pilgrimage to Palestine-Israel she took part in with other young adults. The group found that even joyful singing could be a form of nonviolent resistance!
Seeking Peace Instead of Turmoil
In this Advent reflection, Shanna Bernier finds that even in times of great upheaval and change, deep moments of peace exist.
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.
Merry Christmas!
We have all the tools we need to mend the world and bring about Christ’s Kingdom.
The Final Countdown
Alydia Smith writes, "It’s exciting and scary to imagine what change, God’s will, might actually look like."
Who Is Jesus? A Reflection in Two Voices
Rev. Susan Lukey and Rev. David Robertson reflect on how Jesus is known by many names—but all of them mean love.
A mixtape made with love to help you prepare for Christmas
Alydia Smith shares an Advent mixtape to enjoy together, as we wait for Christ(mas).
Alternative Gift-Giving for a Buy Less Christmas
Kathryn Gray muses on how we can be more mindful with gifts this Advent, and not give in to the pressure to shop/consume/shop some more...
Christmas at Home: Time to Celebrate Together
Create an Advent-Christmas season that embraces the gift of God’s presence in Jesus.
Getting Ready for Christ(mas): Combatting Anti-Semitism in Advent
The Rev. Dr. HyeRan Kim-Cragg reflects on how we can work to fight against antisemitism during Advent.
Christmas at Home: The Gift of Ritual
In this season, many things distract us from nurturing faith within our families.
Get Ready: Time to Make Your Advent Calendars
An Advent calendar can help set apart Advent as a special time.
A Kin-dom of Peace and Justice
December has a number of special days that call on people of goodwill to work together.
Getting Ready for Christmas: Advent Videos
Reflecting on who we think Christ is as a way to help prepare for Christmas is an ancient tradition.
O Come, Emmanuel
In this Christmas pageant, the sheep deliver the words we all need to hear.
Stories behind Carols
The first Sunday after Christmas is a perfect opportunity to enjoy Christmas carols and stories.
Pull Out the Christmas Music
Adding some different liturgical music during Advent can certainly make everyone take notice that it’s a new season.
Hanging the Greens
During Advent, we prepare our sanctuaries and buildings to be symbols of preparing ourselves for the birth, and rebirth, of Jesus.
