Category Archives: Seasons of the Church Year

How We Tell the Advent Stories

Posted on December 5, 2011 by browniesmoke

Ever since my oldest (23) was a first grader, we’ve been using the same traditional Christmas Pageant at our church. Our pageant usually takes place in lieu of the 9:00 a.m. service on the 4th Sunday of Advent. The 1st … Continue reading →

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Advent Workshop 2011 – The Advent Wreath (Part III)

Posted on December 1, 2011 by browniesmoke

[For the backstory on this event, please see Advent Workshop 2011 – The Advent Wreath (Part 1) and Advent Workshop 2011 – The Advent Wreath (Part II).] The day finally arrived! I never sleep well when I’m heading up an … Continue reading →

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Advent Workshop 2011 – The Advent Wreath (Part 2)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by browniesmoke

[See “Advent Workshop 2011 – The Advent Wreath (Part 1)” for the backstory on this project.] Our Advent Workshop is about 48 hours away, and I have been over at the church tonight setting out materials and considering flow. I never … Continue reading →

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Advent Workshop 2011 – The Advent Wreath (Part 1)

Posted on October 25, 2011 by browniesmoke

On November 30, 2011, we’ll have a simple meal in our parish hall for anyone who signs up (usually about 45-60 people). As the adults clear the family-style meal, the children will gather at prepared tables for the Advent Workshop … Continue reading →

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