Advent Calendars

Count the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas with any of these calendars below. Each one has a different theme and features activities and insights to enhance your season.

way of love calendar

This calendar from the Episcopal Church is centered around the International “Way of Love” movement, and features scripture readings and insightful questions as you make your way through Advent. Find the calendar here. Find more information on the movement here.

thomas mousin’s calendar

Each year, people look forward to receiving this devotional Advent calendar, which includes daily Scripture readings, a suggested devotion, and a poem. Now in its 30th year. Find the calendar here.

orange kids ministries calendar

Perfect for families, this calendar encourages you to make the most of the season with simple daily family activities to help you find JOY during Advent. Find the calendar here.

United church of canada’s calendar

Get ready for Christmas by hanging this calendar on your fridge and use a magnet to count down the days! Light a candle every Sunday. Find the calendar here.

Spend some time this season reading and reflecting on the Word of God. Select from several devotionals below.

Advent Faith Formation: “Practicing Hope with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind”

Join Fr. Gary for this Advent Devotional Practice coupled with a weekly opportunity to share insights and questions during Good Shepherd’s weekly Faith Forum on the four Sundays of Advent at 10:15 am via Zoom. More details here.

living compass devotional

Purchase this printed book from Living Compass Spirituality and Wellness Initiative. Designed for use as an individual reflection or for group study (think online), this resource provides a foundation for seeking a deeper experience of Advent, an experience that will help prepare us for the true meaning of Christmas. More details here.

episopal relief and development (ERD) weekly devotions

A weekly devotional that is centered around ERD’s One Thousand Days of Love Campaign, focusing on engaging in acts of love and improving the lives of children up to age six. You’ll find readings, reflections, and activities. More details here.

household daily prayer formats

Download these Household Devotions for the Seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany which are modeled after the Household Devotions found in The Book of Common Prayer. Download now.

breathing space coventry meditations

Daily meditations and music suggestions all centered around the Advent wreath. Download meditations for each week of Advent and be sure to give lots of time for reflections and silence - a great chance to be counter-cultural in our, oh so busy, festive season. More info here.

forward day by day

This is a daily meditation blog page, so if you like the idea of reading your devotions online, then this one is for you. More details here.

adventword

AdventWord is a global, online Advent platform that features a daily podcast, meditations and prayers. Join an international community in prayer to explore the mystery and wonder of Advent! Check it out here.

episcopal church: journey through Advent (Bulletin inserts with meditations)

These weekly bulletin inserts provide information about the history, music, liturgy, mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church. More details here.

Caring for Creation with a Green Advent and Christmas

This year we invite you to add to “green practices” to your Advent & Christmas preparations that will allow you to live more gently, gratefully, and sustainably on the earth. What might you do differently this season? Check out this list.

9 lessons & Carols (king’s college Cambridge)

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is the Christmas Eve service held in King's College Chapel. The Festival was introduced in 1918 to bring a more imaginative approach to worship. It was first broadcast in 1928 and is now broadcast to millions of people around the world. The service includes carols and readings from the Bible, and is broadcast live on BBC Radio, as well as 450+ radio stations in the US. Details and broadcast info here.

night prayer - compline

Join Good Shepherd parishioners via Zoom for this weekly 10 minute peaceful service of words and song to quiet the mind before rest. It is a time to slow down and separate from the anxieties of the day and refocus on God. More details and Zoom link here.

while it is still dark: advent quiet morning 12/11

Through poetry, journaling and guided prayer, respond to this season’s holy invitations with this quiet morning by Virginia Theological Seminary on Friday, December 11, from 7 - 10 am MST. Details and registration here.

Blue christmas service

If you’re in search of hope and healing as we enter the Christmas season, we invite you to find it in this service of prayer, music and reflection from Washington National Cathedral. Wednesday, December 16 at 5 pm. Details here.

diocesan blue christmas

On the darkest night of the year gather with the Colorado Diocese for this virtual service to lament, grieve, and find hope. December 20 at 5 pm via Zoom. Details here.

winter solstice celebration: St. brigit 12/20

Join St. Brigit Episcopal Church (Frederick, CO) for this special evening of prayer, music and meditation on the longest night of the year, Sunday, December 20 at 6 pm via Facebook Live. Details here.

an audio advent adventure

Join Fr. Gary and his wife Susan as they read the book The Christmas Mystery by by Jostein Gaarder, which tells the story of a Norwegian girl, Elisabet, who, while Christmas shopping with her mother, vanishes into thin air. There will be an audio recording for each day during Advent. More details and recordings here.

A kantorei christmas at st. John’s cathedral
9 pm on christmas eve
rocky mountain pbs

Re-live Kantorei's 2019's holiday performances at the visually and acoustically stunning Saint John's Cathedral in Denver on Rocky Mountain PBS (Channel 6 for most areas) at 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve. This professionally audio and video recorded performance featured "A Star in the East" by Malcolm Dalglish featuring the choir with Lucille Reilly on hammered dulcimer, and the regional premiere of Sarah Quartel's "A Winter Day" for choir, piano and cello. Also included are Eric Whitacre's "Little Tree" as well as familiar favorites. You Tube "commercial" here. Facebook Event page here.

st. nicholas cantata

Saint Nicolas, Op. 42, is a cantata with music by Benjamin Britten on a text by Eric Crozier, completed in 1948. It covers the legendary life of Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, Lycia, in a dramatic sequence of events. Download Libretto here. Watch video below.

story of st. nicholas - part one

story of st. nicholas - part two

gospel christmas: o holy night

Concert from Washington National Cathedral, Friday, December 18 at 4 pm. Details here.

ceremony of carols

A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28, is a choral piece by Benjamin Britten, scored for three-part treble chorus, solo voices, and harp. Written for Christmas, it consists of eleven movements, with text from The English Galaxy of Shorter Poems. Download Libretto here. Watch video below.

story of saint lucy

story of swedish lucia

waiting with expectation and hope

Enjoy this Spotify playlist of seasonal music from The Virginia Seminary. Listen here.

advent 2020 playlist

Enjoy this Spotify playlist of more modern seasonal selections from Pastor Josh Hosler. Listen here.