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Worship/Seasonal

Advent & Christmas

Sermon series, lectionary readings, liturgy, music guides, and bulletin templates for the four weeks of Advent and the Christmas season.

The Four Weeks of Advent

Four weeks of preparation — each with its own theme, scripture, and resources.

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Week 1Hope

Isaiah 2:1–5 / Matthew 24:36–44

The first candle of Advent — the Prophet's candle. Sermon starters, call to worship, and responsive reading.

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Week 2Peace

Isaiah 11:1–10 / Matthew 3:1–12

The second candle — Bethlehem's candle. A peace-focused liturgy and children's message outline.

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Week 3Joy

Isaiah 35:1–10 / Matthew 11:2–11

Gaudete Sunday — the Shepherd's candle. Joyful worship elements, hymn pairing guide, and bulletin insert.

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Week 4Love

Isaiah 7:10–16 / Matthew 1:18–25

The fourth candle — the Angel's candle. Christmas-Eve-ready liturgy and transition to the Christmas season.

Resource Kits

Complete kits for every aspect of Advent and Christmas worship planning.

Sermon Series

Advent Sermon Series Guide

Four-week series with full sermon outlines, scripture commentary, and application points for each Sunday.
Templates

Bulletin & Worship Order Templates

Editable Word and PDF bulletin templates, responsive readings, and call-to-worship litanies for all four weeks.
Music

Hymn & Music Planning Guide

Lectionary-aligned hymn selections from the United Methodist Hymnal and Worship & Song, by week and theme.
Small Groups

Advent Small Group Series

Four-session discussion guide for small groups or Sunday school classes, following the weekly Advent themes.
Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve Worship Kit

Candlelight service liturgy, scripture readings, children's program outline, and closing blessing.
Graphics

Advent Social Media Graphics

Canva-ready graphic templates for each week of Advent plus Christmas Day — sized for Facebook, Instagram, and bulletin covers.

Advent Planning Questions

Seasonal Resource Alerts

Get Advent and Christmas worship resources delivered before the season begins.