Advent is a word that means “coming” or “arrival.” It’s a four-week period leading up to Christmas in which we celebrate the first coming of Jesus and look forward to his promise to come again. The church calendar (Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, and Ordinary Time) moves us through the year according to the story of Jesus' life. Advent represents the opportunity for a fresh start since it's the beginning of the year in the church calendar.
Cultivating our relationship with God can be difficult during Advent. It’s easy to grow distant from God while getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. Our hope is that this Advent season will be a time of spiritual renewal for you as you take time to indwell—to be at home in—the story of God’s redemption.
Check out the resources and events below to help you indwell the story of Advent this month:
Resources
Indwell Scripture-Reading Guide
Daily Scripture Readings for Advent
Events
Indwell Storytelling Evening
Candlelight Christmas Service