Advent and Christmas Resources from Reformed Worship

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. November 2025 Christingle Maybe you have been planning for Advent and Christmas since August. Or maybe you haven't started yet. Wherever you find yourself in the planning process, we hope that the resources at ReformedWorship.org continue to be helpful. With the new website it is even easier to narrow down search results to find Advent resources related to a particular scripture text, a prayer of confession on a particular theme, or review all Advent resources that have litanies for the lighting of the advent candles.  While we can support you with resources, we can't help you with the busyness of the season. So before it sweeps you up, take time to plan for how you are going to take care of yourself. Block out time on your calendar for whatever it is that gives you life and renews your energy. Another great activity is to set aside your leadership role and take time to read the texts of the services from beginning to end, including the litanies, songs, prayers, and scripture. Read them devotionally as your act of worship. Attune your heart to what the Holy Spirit might be saying to you through them. EQUIP LEADING WORSHIP | SABBATH Rest Wisdom for Worship Leaders In this article, worship leader and pastor, Chris Walker highlights the necessity for worship leaders to find Sabbath rest which does not involve a pressure to produce. At the end of this article, you will find a list of suggestions from other worship leaders for finding rest and spiritual nourishment that were gleaned from one of our questions of the month. LEARN MORE   →   ADVENT | CHRISTMAS Grounded and Growing A Series for Advent and Christmas This series includes services outlines, advent candle lighting liturgies, creative ideas, and a downloadable image—all free and adaptable for your needs. If you are using this series, sign up to join a conversation with other users and the series creators at 1:00 PM (EST), Wednesday, November 12. LEARN MORE  →   Check ReformedWorship.org often. New resources are posted every week. VIEW RESOURCES →   INSPIRE Featured from the Advent Collection Collections are content organized by Christian Year, by parts of the worship service (worship elements), or by topic. Christingle An Intergenerational Christmas Eve Celebration from the Moravian Tradition LEARN MORE   → The Gifts of Christmas A Series for Advent through Christmas with Advent Candle Litanies LEARN MORE   → Slowing Down Short and Simple Advent Candle Lighting Litanies LEARN MORE   → Children's Pages for the Christian Year—Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany LEARN MORE   → Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmastide LEARN MORE   → View the Full Advent Collection: SEE COLLECTION  →   CONNECT Question of the Month What Advent or Christmas song are you introducing to your worshiping community this year? (It doesn't need to be newly written, just new to your community.) A summary of the answers will appear in online.  SUBMIT A RESPONSE  → Last month we asked, when you think about your role as worship leader, planner, or pastor, what makes you grateful? The answers revolved around supportive congregations and amazing volunteers.   Meetup: Online Conversation  Wednesday, November 12, 1PM (EST) Are you interested in connecting with others who are using the Grounded and Growing series for Advent-Christmas? Do you have a question to ask its creators, or do you have an idea related to the series you'd like to share with others? Sign up to join us at 1:00 PM (EST), Wednesday, November 12.   Keep in Touch Submit a Resource Help us share the resources of the local church with the local church. RW depends on submissions from people like you.  MORE INFO  →   Revised Common Lectionary Lectionary Year  A—Resources for Advent and Christmas Coming Home for Christmas—A Series for Advent and Christmas Eve or Day LEARN MORE   → Lighting Up Advent—A Series for Advent and Christmas Eve or Day LEARN MORE   → Singing Scripture at Advent and Christmas LEARN MORE   → Different Flavors for Different Seasons Six Service Plans for Celebrating the Lord's Supper LEARN MORE   → See More Resources:  SEE MORE  →   Reformed Worship Calvin Institute of Christian Worship 1855 Knollcrest Circle SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Copyright © 2025 Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. All rights reserved.   This email was sent to drvitus2.love@blogger.com. Click here to unsubscribe.