advent prayer 2023
We have a range of resources for you to choose from as you explore ways to engage with, lean into, and pray through Advent and Christmas individually, as a family, and with your community.
Advent devotionals
Pray through Advent with Lectio 365, our daily devotional app
This year’s Advent theme is ‘Light the Night’, pointing to fresh hope and reassurance during a very dark time in our world. We’ll be invited to consider how we can practically and prayerfully be light bearers in this season.
Advent Prayer Activities
Six new prayer stations to help you pray creatively
24-7 Prayer Great Britain has created an Advent Prayer Activity Pack to help you and your family and friends pray in creative and focused ways. You can access the prayer pack and other Advent resources from the 24-7 Prayer GB website.
Help young people to pray in Advent
Prayer activities for Advent from Prayer Spaces in Schools
These free prayer activities were designed for a Christmas-themed prayer space in a school, but they also work as Advent kids’ group activities in church or Christmas crafts to do as a family.
Advent prayer room resources
Creative prayer activities for Advent
The weeks before Christmas can be hectic, but they also present a real opportunity for reflection, celebration, and generosity as the family of God.
This guide has five creative prayer stations to help you and your family or small group focus on who Jesus is, who we are in Him and how we can share His love to those around us this season.
advent meditations
from Practicing the Way
advent meditations
Weekly meditations
A set of meditations to take you through this season of anticipation and preparation. Every week includes scripture readings, reflections, and guided prayer to awaken our hearts to God and his story, both in history and in the present moment.
coast advent
We are entering into the ‘season of advent’ and it’s one of our favourite times of the year.
Advent Resources Booklet
This booklet is the perfect place to start when entering into the advent season. It explains what Advent is all about and why we celebrate this Christmas rhythm. There is a range of family activities to embrace this Advent season.
advent weekly guide
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