A Parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island

Worship in the Season of Advent

Devotionals and Liturgical and Prayer Resources

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The Advent Antiphons (The “O” Antiphons): From the Church of England’s Common Worship, the texts of these ancient refrains for the seven days preceding Christmas Eve (December 17-23), as well as other seasonal materials for worship.

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Other Seasonal Advent Material can also be found through the Church of England.

 

St. Peter’s, Portland rector, the Rev. Tom Mousin shares his annual Advent calendar, which he creates in partnership with the Rev. Merry Watters. Reading the appointed scripture for for each day, and perhaps coloring the pictures, helps us to focus on the Christmas story as it has been revealed to us over the course of human history. The poem included on the calendar can also be sung as a hymn. Learn more and download the free calendar here. 

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Illustrated Ministry provides Advent resources for worship in churches, youth programs and the home focused on creative arts (purchase required).

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The Episcopal Church Foundation has compiled a wide-ranging list of 16 resources for Advent. (Note that several of these require purchase.)

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ChurchNext offers a variety of online classes for you as you journey through Advent toward the manger and the coming of the Christ child. (Modest monthly subscription required.)

• Introduction to Advent with Tim Schenck

• Advent: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year with Susan Goff

• Advent for Families with Heather Howe

• What Happened at Christmas with Stephen Smith

• Introduction to Epiphany with Sharon Pearson

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Advent Resources for Congregations, Communities, and Families

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The Episcopal Church

Find free resources based on invitation, the Way of Love, racial reconciliation, faith formation, and more.

• All Advent and Christmas Resources

• Journeying the Way of Love Advent Curriculum & Calendar

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​Virginia Theological Seminary

• Building Faith’s collection of Advent resources—calendars, devotionals, event ideas, and more

• Praying with Icons with Rowan Williams

• Waiting with Expectation and Hope: A Spotify Advent Playlist

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Seminary of the Southwest (home of the School for Ministry’s partner the Iona Collaborative)

• Advent Meditations and Prayers

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Episcopal Relief and Development offers a free Advent Toolkit with DIY projects for families and congregations, as well as a guide to hosting an alternative gift market and their Gifts for Life catalog.

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Especially for Kids

Online Story Time: “…people need a way to get ready to enter or even come close to a mystery like Christmas.” Join Godly Play for special Advent children’s book readings on Monday evenings in December by authors from around the globe. Learn more and register here.

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St. Nicholas Traditions: The patron saint of Christmas, Nicholas (who became Bishop of Myra) was known for his generosity to those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships. Learn more here.

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