Advent & Christmas at St. David's
Advent marks the beginning of the church year and lays before us the pathway of the season. Advent initiates once again the remembering, retelling, and celebrating the anticipation of the birth of Jesus. As we journey through the season of Advent, we invite you to participate in our special services and events designed to deepen your faith and spiritual connection.
Advent Offerings and Events
| When? | What? | What time? | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every Sunday - Thursday | Nightly Compline | 9:00pm | Facebook Live |
| Nov 30th | First Sunday of Advent with Wreath Lighting | 10:00am | St. David's Sanctuary |
| Nov 30th | Sunday Labyrinth Prayer Walk | Before & After Service | St. David's Sanctuary |
| Dec 7th | Second Sunday of Advent with Wreath Lighting | 10:00am | St. David's Sanctuary |
| Dec 7th | Sunday Labyrinth Prayer Walk | Before & After Service | St. David's Sanctuary |
| Dec 14th | Third Sunday of Advent with Wreath Lighting | 10:00am | St. David's Sanctuary |
| Dec 14th | Sunday Labyrinth Prayer Walk | Before & After Service | St. David's Sanctuary |
| Dec 14th | Sunday Labyrinth Prayer Walk | Before & After Service | St. David's Sanctuary |
| Dec 16th | Preschool Christmas Tree-Lighting & Sing-Along | 5:00 - 7:00pm | St. David's Ground |
| Dec 17th | Baking with the Bible | 4:00pm | Facebook Live |
| Dec 19th | Christmas Pageant & Sing-Along | 5:00pm | St. David's Sanctuary |
| Dec 21st | Fourth Sunday of Advent with Wreath Lighting | 10:00am | St. David's Sanctuary |
| Dec 21st | Christmas Pageant at Sunday Worship | 10:00am | St. David's Sanctuary |
| Dec 21st | Sunday Labyrinth Prayer Walk | Before & After Service | St. David's Sanctuary |
| Dec 24th | Christmas Eve Family Service | 4:00pm | St. David's Sanctuary |
| Dec 24th | Christmas Eve Traditional Service | 7:00pm | St. David's Sanctuary |
| Dec 25th | Christmas Day Service | 10:00am | St. David's Sanctuary |
| Dec 28th | Lessons & Carols Service | 10:00am | St. David's Sanctuary |
Instagram Advent Photo Challenge is back!
Advent is a time of anticipation and waiting for the birth of Jesus. There’s so much wonder and love in the air! So, join us in Busted Halo’s InstaAdvent Photo Challenge! Post a photo every day during Advent and stay connected to the hope, joy, and occasional candy cane that make this time of year so special.
How do you participate?
Share your Insta Advent image on Instagram so we know you are participating in the challenge!
Take a pic following our theme of the day and tag #BHAdvent25, #StDavidsEpisopalChurchandSchool, @bustedhalo and @st.davidepi on all your posts! If you’re not on Instagram, no worries! You can still participate in the fun by uploading your Advent photos to mcarey@sdlife.org
The Advent words for each day are listed here:
Advent Videos
Each week in Sunday School this month, the children are exploring both the meaning of Advent, the candles, and what that means to them, along with learning about the story of Mary and Joseph. Listen to their stories here:
Poinsettia Dedications
Deadline: Tuesday, December 9th
Christmas Poinsettia Dedications
Dedicating poinsettias during Advent is a beautiful way to remember loved ones or a special event.
Each dedication will be printed in the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day bulletins. Dedications are $25 each. Use this link SDLIFEPOINSETTIAS or send your check with dedication to the office.
Dedications are due by Friday, December 5th.
If you are able to help pick up poinsettias at Costco the week of 12/2 and 12/9, please email mcarey@sdlife.org
Advent Calendars & Devotions
#AdventWord: A Global Advent Calendar
#AdventWord will gather prayers via a global, online Advent calendar, offering daily meditations and images during this holy season beginning Sunday, Nov. 27. Available in English, Spanish, and French. Pray with your camera phone and contribute to this global Advent calendar through Twitter and Instagram. Join an international community in prayer to explore the mystery and wonder of Advent! Use the link below to receive this in your inbox.
https://adventword.org/en/home/
Advent Tool Kit: Advent Episcopal Relief and Development
JOIN US EACH WEEK IN ADVENT to create, learn and pray. There are DIY projects for families and communities that will take you from Advent to Christmas and through Epiphany. You will find: DIY wreath ideas with prayers and reflections, DIY creche ideas and information about St. Nicholas.
https://www.episcopalrelief.org/church-in-action/faith-formation/advent/
For Children and Families
Mid-Week Minute
Advent Video
Each Week during Advent, there will be a mid-week video posted to Facebook, Instagram, and Tic-Tok.
Baking with the Bible: Wednesday, December 14th at 4:00 pm, Facebook Live .
Baking with the Bible is a way to explore Bible stories with your child/children while having fun baking together. This month, we will explore the Christmas Story.
Building Faith
https://buildfaith.org/advent/
Following the Star: This online devotional series for Advent and Christmas begins on December 1st. This series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music.
Books to read with your children during Advent include:
Mary: Mother of Jesus by Mary Joslin and Alison Wisenfeld
The Nativity, illustrated by Julie Vivas
The Season of the Nativity by Sybil MacBeth (offers plenty of ideas for celebrating Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. Sybil also offers these free Advent calendars to color.)