The Advent gift on Day 23 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Working for Justice Circle.Circle Advocate Rev Loni Vaitohi shares a prayer for Advent reminding us of God’s hope for the whole of creation. A Prayer for AdventO God of love and justice. As we wait in expectation, unite us in hope, peace, […]
The Advent gift on Day 22 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Being A Multicultural Church Circle.Fijian-born Ofa Foiakau takes us to Christmas in a Fijian village, with its sense of celebration, relationship and selfless giving.No mistletoe.No Christmas tree.No fairy lights.No presents.No Santa Claus.No baubles.No pre-Christmas parties.No roast turkey.No Christmas fruit cake.Leading up to […]
The Advent gift on Day 21 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Discipling the Next Generations Circle.Assembly National Consultant Rev Charissa Suli suggests these great intergenerational resources to help you prepare beyond Advent – for Epiphany, Lent and Easter.Click here for the Epiphany series (the first 8 weeks of 2022) and here for the Lent & Easter […]
The Advent gift on Day 19 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Working for Justice Circle.An invitation to a Simple Advent from Earthbeat – reflect on how to simplify and live abundantly in preparation of the joyful hope of Christmas.Read hereFind out more about the CirclesCheck back here as the Advent Calendar unfolds
The Advent gift on Day 17 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circle.Circle Advocate Alison Overeem offers this blessing for ‘new life that sits within’Click to downloadFind out more about the CirclesCheck back here as the Advent Calendar unfolds
The Advent gift on Day 16 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Discipling the Next Generations Circle.Rev Amanda Nicholas shares this illustrated overview of Advent from Uniting Church Pastor and artist Kelly Skilton.Another animation on the Nativity is coming next week. We’ll post it here!Find out more about the CirclesCheck back here as the […]
The Advent gift on Day 15 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Being A Multicultural Church Circle.Ps Levon Kardashian shares this reflection on anticipating the heavenly feast. Last week I went to a Lebanese feast with a few good friends. We had some good food, and plenty of it. After the sixth course I […]
The Advent gift on Day 12 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Transforming Worship Circle.Circle Advocate Rev Alex Sangster offers this beautiful reading of the Nativity story.Find out more about the CirclesCheck back here as the Advent Calendar unfolds
The Advent gift on Day 11 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Growing in Faith Circle.Hee Won Chang (Synod of NSW/ACT) offers a video reflection on awaiting the birth of the One who will bring hope, peace, joy, and love.As we wait for a cry of a baby to disrupt our world…as we eagerly […]
The Advent gift on Day 9 of Sharing the Joy comes from the Seeking Common Ground Circle.Rev Tara Curlewis reflects on Advent ‘as a festival of light’. Light Shining Through the DarknessThe end of the calendar year in the northern hemisphere sees the shortening of the days and people long to see more light. In […]