Jan Richardson has graciously given copyright permission for using her work online. Her writing is appropriate for worship, contemplative practices, family devotions and small group discussions.
Keeping Watch Under Pandemic Skies provides an opportunity to claim sacred space on the grounds surrounding the church building and unfolds from the Wednesday before Advent begins (November 25) through Epiphany Day (January 6); includes a reading, reflection, prayer, song and an action for meditation and prayer.
Preorder This Here Flesh (Penguin; 02.22.22) by November 28th and receive an invitation to a four-part series intentional virtual space: Sunday evenings during Advent, gather by candlelight for a brief reflection, practice breathing and silence, and learn to wait together through the dark.
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Gathering to Write: An Intergenerational Advent Practice
By Lauren Graeber (she/her/hers) on Sep 26, 2022 12:00 pm
Writing is a way of paying close attention to our lives. Finding just the right words to describe our thoughts, emotions, and experiences can be an act of holy gratitude and a way of opening ourselves to God’s ongoing work within us. When we write alongside others and share some of the words we’ve found, we build trust and community among ourselves.
Download the full Gathering to Write PDF here.
