What is Advent all about? How is Advent different than Christmas? Busted Halo explains the significance of this special season in the Church and why the experience of waiting, hope, and preparation is still so important in our lives today.
Watch above with children!
Sunday Worship
First Sunday of Advent!
We will celebrate virtual communion please prepare wine & bread before you begin the video.
Be prepared for the Second Coming! This message is based on the Gospel of Mark 13:24-37, the Parable of the Fig Tree. Use the direct lesson links below to download the PDF teaching notes. Visit our website for craft example and teaching videos.
This week's topic is, "Themes and Symbols of Advent ." Join your friends in an Adult Ed Zoom Room on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Click on the picture to the left to join!If you can't join the discussion live, last week's discussion is available on YouTube in the Adult Education playlist or the worship playlist for this weekend. For more information phone Jan Nairn at (320) 292-4783.
Start an Advent Tradition!
Week 1 - Hope
This year, consider lighting candles on an Advent Wreath each week with your family to prepare for Christmas. Read up on the history and tradition of the Advent wreath. Put together your own wreath with candles. Watch the video to the right and light a candle!
NO Spirit Trek or Wednesday
Zoom Room this Week!
Most Wednesdays (except the 3rd Wednesdays), Zoom with a pastor. This Wednesday, work on a Thanksgiving table prayer, or make an Advent Wreath (see above)! Check out the newly added faith/family activities around Prayer on the Atonement Website! Mark your calendars for Salvation Army Bell Ringing on December 16th and call church next week to sign up for a spot for your family.
Share the Spirit Christmas Giving Tree
This year Atonement is sponsoring 10 families as part of the Share the Spirit Campaign of Catholic Charities. Share the Spirit matches families experiencing hardship during the holiday season with individuals and organizations who wish to help. All sponsored families are nominated by area social workers or education professionals. If you'd like to help Atonement sponsor a family or individual, contact the church office to request more information. All donations are due at Atonement by December 9th.
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