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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.

2022 Advent Season 
November 27th – 1st Sunday of Advent – PEACE
December 4th – 2nd Sunday of Advent – HOPE
December 11th – 3rd Sunday of Advent – JOY
December 18th - 4th Sunday of Advent – LOVE
December 25th – Christmas Day
Christmas Eve Worship Service
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We invite you to worship with the Topeka Community of Christ congregation online from the comfort of your home.  Saturday evening December 24th @ 7 PM Central Time.
As with previous years, our Christmas Eve Worship Service will be online only.  Click the link below to view the service.

Christmas Eve Service
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We will have an in person Christmas Worship service on Christmas day, Sunday morning
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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 congregation events, such as our Sunday Worship Service livestream and other congregation Advent & Christmas activities.
 
Community of Christ
Online Advent Worship activities 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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Christmas Daily Prayer for Peace

Community of Christ, President Steve Veazey shares a special Daily Prayer for Peace in celebration of Christmas 2022.
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Project Zion Podcast
Advent Reflections from Scott Murphy
In Project Zion Podcast Episode 440, 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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PZP Episode 440
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Project Zion Podcast
​Percolating on Faith: Christmas

The Christmas story is one we are familiar with, but what do the 4 separate gospels actually say about the nativity scene? What is tradition? What is the context? How do the stories differ? Tony and Charmaine are here to walk us through the Christmas story as part of our Percolating on Faith series. 
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Host: Carla Long
Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith
PZP 532 Christmas
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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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Advent Spiritual Practice Activities

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The Center for Living Water is both a sacred place and a movement, sponsored by Community of Christ at its Worldwide Headquarters in Independence, MO, a space dedicated to peace, and intentionally designed to be welcoming to all people.  
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During the 2022 Advent Season, The Center for Living Water is excited to explore the theme "Wonder" through a healthy mix of in-person and online offerings.

​Opportunities will include weekly reflective guided Visio Divina practices (videos), in-person and online formation groups for deeper conversation and exploration, and a special worship experience that will be made accessible for communities, families, and personal practice.
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Learn more and get connected at 
The Center for Living Water

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.
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Scriptures: Matthew 3:3, Matthew
3:12, Mark 10:51

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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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Project Zion Podcast 536 | Percolating on Faith | Epiphany

Our Percolating on Faith crew is taking a look at Epiphany! This is an important day in the Christian community and marks the end of the Christmas season. Hear more about the history and its significance in today’s world from our spunkiest guests, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith. 

Host: Carla Long
Guest: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith
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PZP Episode 536
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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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