Description
Once again, we follow the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Once again, we light the Peace candle, and rekindle Hope, Joy and Love.
For the love of God, let’s give our intention to Peace this Advent. Let every breath we take become food for peace. Let’s find the enduring courage that turns hearts toward action. Let’s serve with open hands and steadfast resolve.
Together, we are bodies turned toward the work of making Peace in the world God so deeply loves.
In this Advent series join Janice and three friends of Prayer Bench who have journeyed this world and who share their insights, prayers and practices for making peace.
Nov. 22: Peace like a River with Janice Maclean
Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem was like moving with the current of a river drawn by God’s deep flow of promise, bearing life within them, and crossing into a beginning that would ripple out to the whole world. How might the rivers around us en-courage us in making peace?
Nov. 29: Peace & Justice with Kerry Howarth
Kerry journeyed to the Isle of Iona in Scotland to volunteer with The Iona Community. She shares her experience of worship and work andhow it turned her toward new efforts for climate change.
Dec. 6: Peace by Chocolate with Heather MacDougall
Heather took a holiday in Costa Rica and feel in love with sloths and visited the place where chocolate begins. Heather stares into the candle of joy and shares her how she holds joy in a troubled world.
Dec. 13: Peace, Coming Again to Bethlehem with Anne Hoganson
On her first journey to Bethlehem with a United Church pilgrimage group, Anne was transformed by encounters with the people of the land and their faithful striving toward a just peace rooted in love. She has gone back twice and hopes to return again soon. She shares practices and prayer as she reflects on the Christmas Story.
December 17-24: You receive seven snippets of praise and practice, brief evening emails as we wait.
What You Receive in this Advent Pathway
This Advent Pathway includes four emails, which you will receive beginning on November 22, helping us anticipate Advent even before Advent begins. Each email pathway will offer a brief reflection and photos from our writer with evocative question, a prayer, suggested practice and blessing written by Janice with our writers.
You also receive 7 evening emails from December 17-24 with snippets of praise and practice as we continue to wait.
How Does the Advent Pathway Email Series Work?
Register now for this Advent Pathway, and you will receive a confirmation email once your payment is processed. The first Pathway email will arrive in your inbox on November 22.
- This Pathway is for personal use. Please email me for information about group use.
- This resource is included in the package for 2025 Paid Subscribers. You will receive your emails beginning November 22.
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