In this section you’ll find resources to encourage discipleship during Advent.
- Downloadable Advent calendars to help you put your faith into action
- Four-part Advent courses that can be used individually or in groups
- Small group session plans that can be used as a series or as standalone sessions
- Prayers for Christingle services
- Links to this year’s national church campaign, ‘Follow the Star: Join the Song’
A 4-part journey through Advent designed to be used in small groups or individually – helping us to shine as Lights for Christ.
A 4-part Advent course helping us to reflect on our calling to be Lights for Christ, at the darkest time of the year.
Resources and ideas to help you shine more brightly this Advent
Small Group Session Plans
These three small group session plans use the ‘4 Ws’ as a simple framework – Welcome, Worship, Word and Wonder/Witness. The plans can be used for a standalone session or as a series. For more information about running a small group and using the 4Ws, see https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/support/for-churches/new-congregations/small-groups/ .
National Church Advent and Christmas Campaign 2023
This year, the Church of England’s theme for Advent and Christmas is ‘Follow the Star: Join the Song’! To find out more about printed and digital resources and how your church can get involved in the campaign, visit: https://www.churchofengland.org/faith-calling/what-we-believe/advent-and-christmas/follow-star-join-song-resources-churches
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