The season of Advent is marked by the 4 Sundays leading up to Christmas and marks the beginning of the new liturgical year. The word advent comes from the Latin word adventus which means "arrival." It is a time of remembrance and expectation as we celebrate the first coming of Jesus Christ, and eagerly await His second coming.
The liturgical color for Advent is purple which reminds us that while Advent is a hopeful season, it also requires waiting and reflection. The Communion wine for Advent is dry and spiced as we wait for the joy of Christmas.
Sermon Series: Thy Kingdom Come
1st Sunday of Advent
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”
2nd Sunday of Advent
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
3rd Sunday of Advent
“Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
4th Sunday of Advent
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
Christmas Eve
“For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.”
ADVENT RESOURCES FOR ADULTS
Advent Devotionals
Advent Project 2024
A beautiful, digital devotional from the CCCA at Biola University.
A Time for Wonder
An Advent devotional with a reading plan included from Christianity Today.
A Simple Pause - Founded by our very own LuAnn Roberson, A Simple Pause provides Advent recordings using voices from Living Faith. Download "A Simple Pause" at Google Play or the Apple App Store. The Advent readings are under "Simply Scripture" on the app.
2024 Trinity Advent Devotional – Trinity Bookstore - A devotional from our Anglican seminary in Ambridge, PA. Note: This is a hardcopy devotional that has to be purchased online from Trinity’s bookstore
Waiting on the Word , by Malcolm Guite. - A poem a day for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
Shadow and Light: A Journey in Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider – A liturgical devotional providing a rich and accessible experience.
Advent: The Season of Hope, by Tish Harrison Warren. Part of the Fullness of Time series emphasizing the “three comings” of Jesus.
On the Incarnation, by St. Athanasius - An essential description and defense of Christ’s Incarnation written by St. Athanasius in the 4th century.
Watch for the Light - A collection of Advent reflections from some of the most influential theologians and authors in Christian history.
Advent Playlists
Living Faith Advent Playlist
An Advent playlist (Spotify) created by Fr. Peter with songs of longing and hope.
ADVENT RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Living Faith Children’s Ministry Advent Devotional
Pick yours up on Sunday or click below to view.
The Littlest Watchman - A children’s book illustrating Advent themes of expectation and watchfulness for Christ.
Unwrapping the Greatest Gift, by Ann Voskamp - A family celebration of Christmas with readings, activities, and downloadable ornaments.
Good Dirt: Advent, Christmastide, and Epiphany - Part of a year-long series helping families set their rhythms with the Church calendar.
Free Jesus Storybook Bible Devotional for Advent - A FREE Advent reading plan that corresponds with the stories in The Jesus Storybook Bible.