Advent brings many things to the fore—

• Remembering Christ’s miraculous birth

• Expectation for Christ’s second coming

• Anticipation of Christmas celebrations and parties

The lead up to Christmas includes office Christmas parties, shopping, mall Santas, tree decorating, and more. As disciples of Jesus—the reason for the season—we can embrace the interplay of cultural and Christian in ways that give God an opportunity to form our hearts and lives.

This resource page is meant to give individuals, groups, and families ways to know the wonder of Jesus’s coming and provide an offset for the continued lure of consumerism. May your heart and mind find joy and hope as we walk this season together!

Tools for engaging the gifts of the Advent season

Calvary’s 2025 Advent Devotion for individuals and families

Advent Devotion Groups

Join in reflection on the Advent devotion with others you know following each worship service. They are being held and you are invited at any of these times (grab some coffee of bring a sack meal!)

• Saturdays 12/6, 13, and 20, 6pm, Parish Hall couches

• Sundays 12/7, 14, and 21,

  • 8am, 9:45am, 12:15am Parish Hall tables

  • 10:45am Community Rooms 1 and 2

These self facilitated conversations are for connection and spiritual reflection. Bring your copy of The Advent of Glory.

Christingle Making

• December 7, 5pm, Historic Chapel

• This service of quiet reflection, scripture, spoken word, and music helps Christians prepare their hearts, minds, and souls for the fulfillment of prophecy—the coming of the Christ Child. Please join us for this Calvary tradition.

Activities and Resources for Families and Youth

• Slow down. Quiet. It’s Advent—Pick up your copy at Calvary! This 2025 colorable calendar poster, with Illustrations by Jay Sidebotham, suggests ways to mark the days through the Advent season. The calendar offers ideas for prayer, helping others, and being thoughtful about the true meaning of Christmas.

  Take their advice to your hearts and to your walls: Slow down. Quiet. It’s Advent!

• 25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experience. We are once again using 25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experience—a wonderful tradition that we’ve enjoyed in past years and are delighted to return to again. This keepsake devotional invites families to journey together through Advent, exploring the people, places, and moments that make up the Christmas story. Whether you’re new to this resource or returning to it, each reading offers a meaningful way to slow down, connect, and celebrate the hope and joy of Christ’s coming—both then and now.

  May your home and heart be filled with warmth and peace this Advent season as we remember Jesus’ arrival on Earth and anticipate His coming again.

• Make an Advent Wreath for your home. View a 2 minute tutorial video here.

• Visit the Faith Formation Episcopal Colorado Pinterest page for Jesse tree ornaments, Advent calendars, coloring pages, crafts, and activities to engage children during this time of getting ready.

• Explore Episcopal Relief and Development’s Advent Toolkit. The toolkit includes DIY wreath ideas with prayers and reflections, DIY creche ideas, and information about St. Nicholas. You also will find a guide to hosting an alternative gift market and ERD’s annual Gifts for Life Catalog

• d365 provides daily devotions for youth, available by email subscription or downloadable app. Each devotion follows the pattern Pause, Listen, Think, Pray, Go. Read more >

• Bible Project Guides: What is Advent and How is it celebrated? Find out more here.