Love’s pure light: Weekly Advent devotionals & activities for families

Prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus with the help of this devotional series. Each week, you’ll find a Scripture reading, short reflection, prayer and instructions for a family-friendly activity that you can complete at home.

Week 1: Hope

Begin Advent in a spirit of hope and anticipation, and create or set up an Advent wreath so that you can make the season a special one in your home.

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Week 2: Peace

Continue on your Advent journey with intentional acts that share God's peace with those around you.

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Week 3: Joy

The joy of the Lord is our strength. Consider how you can choose a life filled with joy and inspire it in others.

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Week 4: Love

We are called not only to follow the light, but to also shine the light of Christ in the world.

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Christmas Eve/Day

Now we celebrate the birth of Jesus!

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At-home Advent wreath liturgy

Follow this liturgy each week as you light the candles on your Advent wreath.

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The Rev. Tiffany McDonald is an Ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church serving in the Minnesota Annual Conference. She has served as a University Chaplain, solo pastor and associate pastor, and is currently appointed to family leave. Tiffany lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota, with her husband and two daughters. Follow her blog: redheadedrev.org

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