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The God of Light, of Love

December 27, 2021 By Laura Shaver Leave a Comment

John, for me, is the apostle of light, the apostle who shines the light on the true nature of our God and our Lord and Savior.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year, Saints Tagged With: Advent, Advent wreath, Christmas, St. John, The Gospel of John

The Armor of Light

December 9, 2021 By Christian Simmers 1 Comment

I typically welcome the shorter days that accompany the season of Advent. Less daylight should theoretically translate to fewer distractions and more snuggling on the couch, under fleece blankets with warm cups in hand.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Advent, Advent wreath, Prayer, young adults, youth

Advent at 80 miles per hour

December 4, 2019 By Sara Irwin 6 Comments

How do we observe Advent?

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year, Spiritual Practices, Uncategorized Tagged With: Advent, Advent wreath, love, spiritual practice

Faith at Home: Planning for Advent

November 25, 2018 By Allison Sandlin Liles 1 Comment

Advent is officially one week away. How are you feeling about it? Will this be the year you are finally able to slow down and enjoy this season of preparation? Grow Christians tries every November to ready our community to do just that.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year, Spiritual Practices Tagged With: Advent, Advent wreath, Forward Movement, liturgy, Posadas, Prayer, Way of Love

Faith at Home: Planning Ahead for December (and a giveaway coming soon)

November 25, 2017 By Nurya Love Parish 1 Comment

Maybe because I wasn’t raised in the church, I’ve spent half my life trying to figure out how to observe Advent and Christmas.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Advent, Advent wreath, Christmas, Holy Innocents, Leila Lawlor, songs, St. John, St. Nicholas, St. Stephen, St. Thomas

5 Ways We Decorate for Advent and Christmas

December 12, 2016 By Heather Sleightholm 2 Comments

Since we became Episcopalian, the way I bring the season into my home has become even more fun and meaningful.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Advent, Advent wreath, Christmas, nativity, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Lucia, St. Nicholas

Make Your Own Advent Wreath

November 21, 2016 By Heather Sleightholm 2 Comments

There’s more than one way to make your family’s Advent wreath.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Advent, Advent wreath, Family, gardening, nature

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