Advent

Green Christianity, Care of the World, and Advent

See also the Christmas page

Some links to useful references on Advent

Thoughts about chocolate advent calendars

Resources for Advent 2007- Wells-for-India pdf file: Family life in Rajasthan

Set of four useful studies for children and adults
God’s Son was born into a family living in a rural village in an occupied country. Jesus grew up surrounded by poverty, injustice and hardship. His first hand experiences influenced his message and his ministry. The four Advent themes are: 1. Men faced with migration - Psalm 122 v. 1, 8 and 9 2. The role of mothers - Psalm 72 v. 6 and 7 3. Embracing the vulnerable - Psalm 146 v. 8 and 9 4. Light for the future - Psalm 80 v. 5,6 and 8

Includes readings, reflections, prayers, activities including childrens activites

Advent and ecology: resources for worship, reflection and action . WWF (1988)

Resources for worship, reflection and action: drawn from the BBC Radio 4 series of Sunday morning services. Includes Advent creation liturgy, Advent Eucharistic liturgy, Advent sermons and more.

Meanwhile here is a positive Christian site:

http://www.markdroberts.com/htmfiles/resources/advent.htm