Advent 2 Activities for Home and Church

Witness to Peace

All the nations will be gathered before him (Matt. 25:32)

Opportunities for diving deeper

Advent Candle Liturgy

You are encouraged to use these liturgies daily, setting aside a time in your day to light the candle for the week. Additional time for quiet devotion or reflection with others is also encouraged.

Candle Liturgy for Families and Congregations

Candle Liturgy for Individuals

Weekly Blessing & Reflection

As you begin your day: Your voice has power to share good news. Do not be afraid to use it.

At the close of day: Where were there opportunities for you to share a word or act of comfort, hope, or peace with someone? Did you do it?

For Children and Families

Mama Miti by Donna Jo Napoli and Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

Read for you by Ashanti Cook

Discussion Guide for Children and Adults

Godly Play Theatre Box

Activity Guide

The crane is an ancient origami paper pattern representing health and peace. Make some for your Christmas tree, as a garland, or as gifts for family and friends.

How To Make Link

Candle in the Window

Placing a candle in the window is a centuries old tradition tied to welcoming Mary, Joseph, and Jesus at Christmas time. This tradition of hospitality was a witness of peace in that a candle in the window meant a visitor would find food and shelter (peace) in your home. This year, while it is unfortunately not the best year for having guests in your home, another way you can witness to peace is by standing by your window with a lit candle or light and saying a prayer for people in your neighborhood and community each night.

For Youth & Adults

Bible Study

Witness to Peace, A Study of Isaiah 40:1-11 and Matthew 25:31-33

Peace and Matthew 25

December 7 Zoom Registration

Live Zoom with Lydia Neshangwe

Lydia, a minister from Zimbabwe, was among the 2019 PC(USA) Peace Ambassadors. She joined the Milwaukee Presbytery a year ago, September. On December 7 at 10 AM, Lydia will join us via Zoom for discussion on her experiences as a peace ambassador, how COVID-19 has affected her community, and her current initiatives for peace in her community in Zimbabwe.

The Peacemaking Project Virtual Choir: "This is My Song"

PC(USA) Peacemaking Video This is My Song

In light of the Covid-19 global pandemic, the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program embarked on this project to bring together a global virtual choir of peacemakers.

Reflection/Discussion Guide

Standing Our Holy Ground- A Comprehensive Look at Gun Violence and What the Faith Community Can Do About It

Produced by the Peacemaking Program PC(USA), this comprehensive webinar series delves deeply into the epidemic of gun violence and explores the ways in which people of faith and the communities to which they belong can respond and act to bring about change.

Webinar Series Link

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