Sackville United Church
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Advent 2022: From Generation to Generation
This year we are using resources from A Sanctified Art that have been adapted for our context. The Devotional Booklet, Advent Calendar, Poetry, Bible Study and Lecto Divina resources are protected resources and may be accessed via the links below using a password available from the Church office . If you would like to access these resources email the Church office and we'll provide you with the password.
Weekly Sunday Gatherings
We will gather each Sunday of the Advent season to proclaim that from Generation to Generation, God has been by our side, that from Generation to Generation we are not alone.
Advent begins on Sunday November 27th and we will begin our journey with a celebration of the Lord's Supper, so please, if you are participating via Facebook Live, have some bread and juice or wine nearby so you can participate fully.
To enrich your experience of the season you are welcome to make use of one or more of the resources below and/or take part in one or more of the season activities offered by Sackville United Church,.
Christmas Eve & Epiphany
We will gather in community at 7PM on Saturday December 24th where We The Tell the Story in word and song and are reminded that we belong to God. All are welcome - and All Means All. There is room at the table for everyone!
There will be no community gathering on Sunday December 25th. It is our prayer that this day offers space for reflection and thanksgiving.
Our next Sunday Gathering will take place on January 1, 2023 at 11AM on New Years Day,
An Advent Calendar
Follow this link and use the password provided to access the Advent Calendar. Place the calendar on your refrigerator. Each day in December, color a new figure on the calendar and complete the daily prompt together as a family.
Daily Devotional Booklet
Like a tapestry woven throughout time, the Christmas story weaves us in—to remember how God has shown up in the past, to continue the work of collective liberation, to behold the presence of God in flesh and bone.
In this daily devotional, we invite you to take a closer look at how the Christmas story unfolds. We encourage you to pay attention to each of the characters in these familiar narratives and ask: What did each person pass on or contribute? How did they either participate in God’s liberation and love—or try to thwart God’s justice? What can we learn from them and what is our role now? What will we pass on to the next generation?
Follow this link and use the password provided to access the Advent Calendar.
Wednesday Creative Wondering Gatherings
On Wednesday in Advent we will be offering two opportunities to gather and wonder about the stories of the season through various craft project. All refreshments, supplies and tools will be provided.
Wednesday morning sessions will begin at 10AM end with lunch.
Wednesday evening sessions will begin at 6PM with supper and end about 7:30PM..
Wednesday Creative Communities
On Wednesday in Advent we will be offering two opportunities to gather and wonder about the stories of the season through various craft project. All refreshments, supplies and tools will be provided.
Wednesday morning sessions will begin at 10AM end with lunch.
Wednesday evening sessions will begin at 6PM with supper and end about 7:30PM..
Poems for Advent - Epiphany
In the rich and busy days of December a quiet moment to enjoy the magic of frost on the window and images painted with words may be just what your spirit needs.
Follow this link and use the password provided to access Poems for Advent - Epiphany and place it near your favourite pondering chair. .