The pandemic has laid bare, and widened, economic disparity locally and globally. As we enter the Advent season, how can our churches become houses where the Holy will be born anew–offering respite, sustenance and care, opening the doors ever wider to those seeking shelter from the onslaught of life? No one church can do it all, but each can do something. As we study the biblical prophets that call us to care for our neighbors and “make room in the inn,” the lonely and frightened spaces within us are filled with the light of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.

This worship series utilizes scriptures from the Revised Common Lectionary Year C (usable any year if you don't follow the lectionary all the time), and is designed for churches whether they are producing online, pre-recorded, live video conference, adapted or full in-person worship.

What's included in your purchase:

• Worship Scripts for Advent 1-4, Christmas Eve, Sunday after Christmas (including suggestions for hymns/songs/anthems)
• Scripts for Children's Time and Community Liturgy
• mp3 recordings and music scores (piano, guitar, vocal, handbell) for "Hope Waits for Us at Christmas," original threshold moment (Introit) song by Amanda Udis-Kessler
• mp3 recordings and music scores (piano, vocal) for original prayer song, "Make of My Heart a Stable"
• Sermon fodder and book suggestion for your leadership team
• Original poetry for the series for small group gatherings
• Visual and Media Arts notes to get your creativity started
• Series logo and Canva template for complete customization
• Series video trailer to get the word out (customizable)
• Ideas for adaptations in this new era
• Access to the Worship Design Studio community of churches to share ideas and support!

Purchase now and instantly have access to downloads.

[Always free to full-year Worship Design Studio subscribers]

Watch the Get-Ready Webinar

Join Dr. Marcia McFee as she talks about the theme of the series, what's included in the materials, and how to get ready for an amazing journey through Advent/Christmas! You'll also hear from our guest experts who contributed to the series. Click on the video below to watch on this page. Direct link: https://youtu.be/lxvMMfHsNSo

Click the button below to check out. If you would like to become an all-access yearly subscriber, there will be a chance to upgrade, giving you access to all our resources, all year long (including next Advent)!

After purchasing, you will immediately get an e-mail receipt and "thank you for purchasing" e-mail with a VERY important link and instructions to get access to the materials. If you do not see that e-mail, PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK OR SPAM FOLDERS (and if you don't see it there, contact us at [email protected]).