Stephanie Remington of the Lewis Center staff reminds us that Christmas traditions can move the spirit and renew the hope of people in our culture, even those who don’t profess faith. She suggests that in developing Advent and Christmas Eve worship, it’s important to hold tight to some familiar traditions. A friend in his forties,| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
Tom Berlin and Lovett Weems, authors of the new book Overflow (Abingdon 2013), discuss how congregations can make the season of Advent more meaningful for people.| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
For two decades, women across the country have gathered for a simple but powerful Advent tradition: a laity-led candlelight service that brings communities together in worship. Brenda Stone brought this service to her church, then helped churches across her state create their own versions of this special event. She and Laura Heikes share how you Laura Heikes & Brenda Stone share how you can gather a small team to bring Advent by Candlelight to your community.| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
Jessica Anschutz describes an annual Christmas evening workship service.| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
Ann Michel of the Lewis Center staff says Christmas visitors can leave feeling shamed or belittled if church insiders project a holier-than-thou attitude. The preparation of Advent, she says, should include prayer about and discernment of how we might reflect the heart of our Father in welcoming all who seek the Christ Child at Christmas.| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
Tom Berlin and Lovett Weems, authors of the new book Overflow (Abingdon 2013), explain how Christmas carols can connect people with church during Advent.| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
