Advent - Christmas Worship, Resources & Activities
In Community of Christ, the Advent Season is the four weeks prior to Christmas. It is a time of expectant, hope, joy, love and peace; marked by reflection on the story and meaning of God's gift of Jesus Christ.
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Topeka CofChrist Ministry
Facebook Group This Facebook group is your destination for Community of Christ Online Advent - Christmas Season Ministry, Worship and Activities. In this Facebook group you will find direct clickable links to: |
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Topeka Community of Christ Congregation
Online events, such as our Worship Service livestream and other congregation Advent & Christmas activities.
If you miss our worship service live stream, or if you do not want to join our Topeka CofChrist Ministry Facebook group, you can watch a recording of the service on this website. Go to the “ONLINE MINISTRY-WORSHIP LIVESTREAM” page for a listing of our recorded worship services. Click on the service you would like to watch.
Online events, such as our Worship Service livestream and other congregation Advent & Christmas activities.
If you miss our worship service live stream, or if you do not want to join our Topeka CofChrist Ministry Facebook group, you can watch a recording of the service on this website. Go to the “ONLINE MINISTRY-WORSHIP LIVESTREAM” page for a listing of our recorded worship services. Click on the service you would like to watch.
Midlands Mission Center
Online worship services, discussion groups and educational events.
Online worship services, discussion groups and educational events.
Community of Christ
Online Worship, Prayer for Peace, Live Chat with a Community of Christ Minister, Daily Bread Blog and other online ministries produced by Community of Christ.
Check the EVENTS section of our Topeka CofChrist Ministry Facebook group page for links to Advent Worship Services and Activities produced by Community of Christ affiliate organizations.
Online Worship, Prayer for Peace, Live Chat with a Community of Christ Minister, Daily Bread Blog and other online ministries produced by Community of Christ.
Check the EVENTS section of our Topeka CofChrist Ministry Facebook group page for links to Advent Worship Services and Activities produced by Community of Christ affiliate organizations.
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If you are not a member of this private Facebook group and would like to participate in these activities, please request to join this group through your Facebook account.
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Topeka Community of Christ
2021 Christmas Eve Worship Service 
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Our Christmas Eve Worship Service included, Christmas Hymns and Carols, a presentation about the Meaning of the Advent Wreath Candles, Stories about Family Christmas traditions, a presentation from Beth Marolf about her Nativities collection, and a Children’s Bedtime story read by Santa and Mrs Claus.
If you missed our Christmas Eve Worship Service live stream, or if you do not want to join our Topeka CofChrist Ministry Facebook group, you can watch a recording of the service on this website.
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Community of Christ President Steve Veazey offers a heartfelt prayer to guide and support us on our Advent journey. From the 2021 Community of Christ Advent worship service "The People Walk." |
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Project Zion Podcast Episode 440 - Coffee Buzz Advent Reflections from Scott Murphy Community of Christ President Scott Murphy shares reflections on Advent and how the story of Christmas brings him hope and a resolve to live Christ’s mission every day.
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Click picture to listen to or download Project Zion Podcast Episode 440
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Community of Christ:
"Make Space" Amidst the clamor of confusion and despair that can crowd our senses in these times, Spiritual Formation Minister Katie Harmon-McLaughlin urges us in this sermon to make space for the prophetic voice this Advent season. From the "Witness the Word" November 2021 release. Scriptures: Matthew 3:3, Matthew 3:12, Mark 10:51 |
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Practices of Discipleship for Advent
Advent is a season of familiarity, and yet the very nature of Advent is expectant waiting and preparation for what is to come, be it known or unknown. We fall into familiar rhythms of the season in various forms of preparation and celebration. We live in the promise of hope, love, joy, and peace claimed in God’s gift of Jesus the Christ child. We journey in our own way toward the manger and find renewed hope in what can be. 
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Advent is a perfect time to prayerfully consider how we are being formed as disciples of Jesus Christ.
How are we preparing to receive the peace of Jesus Christ? How are we preparing to live, love, and share the peace of Jesus Christ? The following practices of discipleship can be adapted for use as personal spiritual formation or with families, small study groups, and congregations. Consider new ways to incorporate practices which renew the significance of Advent and invigorate your journey of discipleship. 
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Meaning of Epiphany
Epiphany is commonly defined as an experience of sudden and striking insight. In the Christian tradition, Epiphany celebrates the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Jesus Christ. It is the twelfth day after Christmas. Scripture recognizes the journey of the Three Kings, Wisemen or Magi who followed a star to honor the newborn king with their treasure.
Scripture Reference: Matthew 2:1-12 NRSV |
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The Real Work of Christmas
Christmas is usually filled with presents, baking, and decorating. But have you ever heard about the REAL work of Christmas? What Christmas calls us to do? What Christmas pushes us toward? After the tinsel and ornaments are put away, the REAL work of Christmas begins.
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