Tag: Advent

‘Any time now would be just fine, Jesus’

Rev. John Kasper, superintendent of the Central Bay and East Winds Districts, asks us to consider Jesus’ second advent and whether we’re ready.

Re-creating Santa’s workshop for kids

Southfield: Hope UMC is helping holiday dreams come true for families by reintroducing a downtown Detroit Christmas tradition.

Just like Joseph

Elizabeth Reed guides us through Joseph’s story, highlighting his ups and downs and showing us how we can follow his footsteps and confidently face the future God has planned for… Continue Reading Just like Joseph

Advent words into Advent action

Christ UMC in Crystal Falls is transforming an Advent worship tradition into life-changing ministry in the world beyond their local church.

Stars to light the way

Even when the nights are dark and long, says Annette Erbes, stars shine brightly to light the way, bringing us joy and leading us to God.

‘Toda la tierra espera al Salvador’

As Advent begins, Rev. Miriam Peralta de García reflects on the hymn “Toda la Tierra” and how it voices the hard realities immigrant communities face this year.

Advent Planning Retreat

Do you want to plan Advent alongside other pastors, scholars, and worship leaders in a spiritual community with rest and study? Come and join us! Shade and Fresh Water is… Continue Reading Advent Planning Retreat

Living nativity celebrates 30 years

Owosso: First UMC’s Journey to Bethlehem had special significance this year as it reemerged following a hiatus to tell the good news of our Savior’s birth.

Take hold of each moment

Denny Wissinger, the Michigan Conference’s Co-Lay Leader, invites us to embrace the season of Advent as an opportunity to be present as expectant people awaiting Christ’s coming.

Getting to the heart of Advent

Taylorie Bailey, the Michigan Conference’s Co-Lay Leader, challenges us to spend as much time preparing spiritually as checking off our to-do lists.