Christmas and Advent

Mary and Joseph had to search for a place to give birth and then to flee from the murderous King Herod: a course on finding refuge fits naturally w...

For many years, award-winning journalist and author Cole Moreton has been involved in and worked alongside those offering relief and welcome to men...

The most beloved Christmas carols arranged in 28 daily devotions for the Advent season. The Carols of Christmas is a heart-warming devotional insp...

Have you ever wished the world was more like a musical, with characters bursting into song at the slightest provocation? In the nativity story, th...

Martin Luther King famously declared that 'I have decided to stick with love... Hate is too great a burden to bear'. In these luminous daily readin...

Open Our Eyes is a welcome accompaniment to the Advent days of anticipating Christ’s birth. Follow its invitation of prophetic prayers and vibrant ...

Daily readings for Advent from Iona Community members, associates and friends: Peter Millar, John Harvey, Kathy Galloway, Ian M Fraser, David Rhode...

For several years now, pastor/poet Thom Shuman has written daily devotions for Advent, sending them out through his popular blogs and books. In th...

Disturbing Complacency does not advocate a ‘cosy’ view of Christmas but rather urges people to use this season to address some of the most importan...

No other time of the year captures our imagination as much as Christmas: God coming into the world on a dark winter’s night; a baby’s cry that woul...

No other time of the year captures our imagination as much as Christmas: God coming into the world on a dark winter’s night; a baby’s cry that woul...

No other time of the year captures our imagination as much as Christmas: God coming into the world on a dark winter’s night; a baby’s cry that woul...

No other time of the year captures our imagination as much as Christmas: God coming into the world on a dark winter’s night; a baby’s cry that woul...

Go from “Bah, Humbug!” to a Blessed Advent and Merry Christmas. Is redemption possible for Ebenezer Scrooge? Pastor and author Matt Rawle believes...

Witness the life and ministry of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Mary. Large Print Edition. Imagine Jesus from Mary’s point-of-view—proud of her ...

Witness the life and ministry of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Mary. Imagine Jesus from Mary’s point-of-view—proud of her son, in awe of his gi...

Ready or not, Christmas is coming! Where better to prepare the heart for this special season than around the family Advent wreath. Here, for the f...

Engage with the story of Jesus’ birth in a unique way that’s sure to become a treasured holiday tradition. His coming went unnoticed by most people...

Since 2011, tens of thousands of churches and small groups have turned Adam Hamilton’s best-selling book on the birth of Christ into a classic that...

Since 2011, tens of thousands of churches and small groups have turned Adam Hamilton’s best-selling book on the birth of Christ into a classic that...

Prepare to receive Christ this Advent with the message of John the Baptist and best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton in Prepare the Way for ...

Find the divine signs of Christmas. The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the four-week study, including session pla...

'This is the hour of crisis: it is high time for you to wake out of sleep, for deliverance is nearer to us now than it was when first we believed.'...

Thirty-seven days of devotions guide you from December 1 through Epiphany (January 6). Each devotion is rooted in Scripture and the theme of sonhoo...

Enjoy the music of the season with Glory to God—Hymns and Songs for Advent and Christmas! Ideal for carolers, choir directors, and congregations th...

At the Heart of Christmas is the Church of England’s campaign for Advent and Christmas 2021. Inspired by readings from the Gospels of Luke and John...

We are invited to ponder with childlike trust the beauty and mystery of the incarnation during the holy season of Advent. A gift is bestowed upon u...

In the rush towards Christmas that engulfs our society each year, the season of Advent is a reminder to slow down and refocus. It is a season of p...

In twenty-five illustrated daily readings we commune with Scripture and the wounded artists that gave the world masterpieces of hope: Gauguin, Tiss...

One starry night, a long, long time ago, a very special baby was born. Follow the animals, the shepherds and three wise men to say hello to him. Be...

'The Nutcracker' is a delightful and whimsical Christmas classic that children and adults look forward to every year. First performed in 1892, the ...

Daily devotional readings for Advent 2018 with select scriptures on the subject of God’s glory. Beginning December 2nd (the first Sunday in Advent ...

As you journey through the period of Advent and prepare to celebrate Christmas Day, do the decorations on the tree reflect a house of peace and joy...

Prepare to receive Christ this Advent with the message of John the Baptist and best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton in Prepare the Way for ...

Prepare to receive Christ this Advent with the message of John the Baptist and best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton in Prepare the Way for ...

Christmas should be a time of joy and celebration. But in the hurriedness of December, sometimes we find ourselves sacrificing a sacred pace for hu...

In Light of the World: A Beginner’s Guide to Advent, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical texts surroundin...

In Light of the World: A Beginner’s Guide to Advent, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical texts surroundin...

Christmas is one of the most joyful times of year, and it can also be one of the most stressful. It comes laden with expectations and, for many, ov...

Included in this collection are 26 new poems as well as popular selections from her earlier works. Capturing the spirit of joyful celebration, they...

A wonderful book of daily devotional readings for Advent. How were the wise men were led to the infant Christ? This book discusses the themes of Cr...

A 30-Day Anthology of Classic Christmas Writings For centuries, Christians have treasured the same classic hymns and passages at Christmas. While t...

His parents gave him the name Jesus. But the prophets, the shepherds, the wise men, and the angels addressed him by other names. They called him Lo...

From his beginnings as a humble carpenter to his all-important role as the earthly father of Jesus Christ, Joseph's place in the nativity story is ...

Find the divine signs of Christmas. Everything seems different at the end of the year. We put lights on our houses to dispel the growing darkness, ...