Tag Archives: Advent

Winter Solstice: Longest Night Service

Posted on December 21, 2019 by barbarafox

In the calendar of 2,000 years ago, December 25 was the Longest Night of the year and it was proclaimed the Winter Solstice. Today — Saturday, December 21 – is the actual date of the Winter Solstice. Some Christian churches … Continue reading →

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Crafting Advent 2019

Posted on December 15, 2019 by barbarafox

Thanks to all who helped us get into the spirit of waiting – the Advent season – on Sunday, December 8, after the worship service. Intergenerational inspiration! Available Tools

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Sermon “Singing Mary’s Song of Rejoicing”

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Isabella Dougan

“Singing Mary’s Song” is the theme for Princeton United Methodist Church this Advent season, during 10 am worship. “The Magnificat” is the Virgin Mary’s joyful, prophetic response when the baby John the Baptist in her cousin Elizabeth’s womb joyfully recognizes the … Continue reading →

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Sermon “The Bethlehem Trek: From Despair to Hope”

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Isabella Dougan

On December 9, 2018, the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Rev. Jenny Smith Walz preached a sermon titled “From Despair to Hope” from the series ‘The Bethlehem Trek’. Her text is from Malachi 3:1-4 and Luke 1:67-79. To hear the sermon … Continue reading →

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Sermon “The Bethlehem Trek: From Fear to Love”

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Isabella Dougan

On December 2nd, 2018, the 1st Sunday of Advent, Rev. Jenny Smith Walz preached a sermon titled “From Fear to Love” from the series ‘The Bethlehem Trek’. Her text is from Jeremiah 33:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 and Luke 21:25-36 To … Continue reading →

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The Absurdity of Advent: Forgiving Love

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Isabella Dougan

Rev. Jana Purkis-Brash –  4th Sunday in Advent: December 18. Luke 2:15-20; John 3:16 Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent, next week we will gather for worship to celebrate the birth of Jesus the newborn king. These last four weeks … Continue reading →

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3rd Sunday of Advent: Is Fruitcake Really a Gift?

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Isabella Dougan

In her sermon, “Is Fruitcake Really a Gift?”, on the Third Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2015, Pastor Jana Purkis-Brash compared John the Baptist to fruitcake. While fruitcake may be a gift for some, for others it is not, and … Continue reading →

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2nd Sunday of Advent: Regifting

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Isabella Dougan

In her sermon, “Regifting”, on the Second Sunday of Advent, December 6, 2015, Pastor Kaleigh Corbett explores fundamental questions of Jesus’ love in a world filled with hatred. While it may not be appropriate to re-gift our Christmas presents, it … Continue reading →

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Advent Sermon: An Unexpected Gift

Posted on December 1, 2015 by barbarafox

For her sermon, “An Unexpected Gift” on the first Sunday in Advent, November 29, 2015,  Pastor Jana Purkis-Brash included this poem, The Story of the Christmas Guest, by Helen Steiner Rice. Based on the story by Leo Tolstoy, it tells … Continue reading →

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Alternative Gifts: Part 2

Posted on November 25, 2013 by barbarafox

Karen Z offers ideas on alternative gifts, a follow-up to Alternative Gifts Part I: I began using alternative shopping ideas years ago after reading a mid 80s book by Jo Robinson & Jean C. Staeheli called Unplug the Christmas Machine: A … Continue reading →

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