We have assembled, as disciples, to take in Qoheleth - wisdom shared - and be reoriented and renewed to participate in what God is doing here and now, in a complex world that is constantly changing. Now, during this Advent season, we anticipate the birth of Jesus. For unto us, a child is born - the reorienting presence of God With Us - will show us the way.
WEEK BY WEEK
During Advent, we’ll be exploring revised common lectionary passages. The lectionary is a selection of scripture readings which the global Church uses for worship, study, and retelling of the story of God.
November 27 - First Sunday of Advent (Hope) & Thanksgiving Weekend - Hybrid Brunch Gathering : The Mountain - Isaiah 2.1-5
December 4 - Second Sunday of Advent (Faith/Peace): Until the Moon is No More - Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 & Romans 15.4-13
December 11 - Third Sunday of Advent (Joy): Lifted Up - Psalm 146.5-10 & Luke 1:46b-55
December 18 - Fourth Sunday of Advent (Love): Carrying Love - Matthew 1.18-25
December 24 - Christmas Eve (Christ) @ 5:30pm: Shining Light - Luke 2.1-20
(December 25 - No Gathering, with Family)
January 1 - Brunch Gathering
DISCUSSION PROMPTS
-Reread the text(s) for the week. What else do you notice?
-Where do you sense God desires reorientation in your life?
-Consider the Advent theme for this week. How are you experiencing hope, faith/peace, joy, love, or Christ this week?
-How is the Spirit whispering “follow me”, to embody the love of Jesus in the world?
RESOURCES
Trinity's Advent Guide
This guide was created for individuals, couples, families with children, or Trinity Groups. It includes Advent readings and other ideas like the Jesse Tree, Advent calendars, and throwing a birthday party for Jesus.
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Divine Hours During Advent
Over the last couple years we have made our way through the Advent season together by gathering virtually on weekdays to center ourselves around the anticipation of the incarnation of the Christ as well as support one another during this joyous, contemplative, and sometimes difficult time. Each morning during Advent we will be participating in the morning prayers of the Divine Hours by Phylis Tickle, reflecting on poems from Mary Oliver, and listening to music that Trinity is sharing throughout this season. Join us weekday mornings at 7am on Zoom or catch up throughout the day on FB or YouTube. Questions? email joel@indytrinity.org
Advent: A devotional from Reclaiming My Theology
The Poetry of Advent with Mary Oliver: By Salt
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Gift Giving Guide
As we consider Jesus’ gift and what he calls us to do and be in the world, we’d like to give you an opportunity to give actual life-giving gifts to folks who are showing the love of Jesus to those in need here in Indy and around the world. In the pages that follow you’ll find out more about some of Trinity’s ministry partners. Please consider how you might give to them as they show the Good News of Jesus’ gift in very tangible ways. Click here.
Curated Playlists for Advent
Image credit: Andy Reid