This Advent Gathering focuses on Jesus being the best gift we receive each Christmas. The activities point us to the excitement of Jesus’s upcoming Birthday. This is experienced through family conversations, prayer, activities, and practical reflections. It is our hope that families leave this event with their eyes and hearts focused on the deeper meaning of Christmas as they begin to anticipate the glory and joy the gift of Jesus brings.
Everything needed to host a meaningful, beautiful, and faith-based Advent family gathering!
+All of the content is provided.
+Beautifully written with today's family in mind.
+Five interactive stations including prayer experiences, an ornament craft, gift tag making, family board game, cupcake celebration, family discussions, Advent reflections, etc.
+The activities are hands-on and experiential, and the teachings connect faith to families' everyday lives.
*Please note, this digital PDF is for individual church or school use only.
More Details: Each gathering is organized into stations. This offers directors and principals the chance to use the activities from start to finish, or to pick and choose the ones that best fit their needs. We have tried to include everything (and more!) to make this resource as easy to use as possible.
Stations (5): The Invitation, Time to Prepare, Who We Celebrate, Candles and Cake, and The Gift.
Includes: All scripts, opening and closing comments, activities, prayers, editable flyer, newsletter announcement, printables (station names, banner, decor, crafts, schedule), and more! PDF is 31 pages.
Suggested time for event: 1.5-2 hours
Customer Review: "We held an Advent Family Gathering at our church and our families loved it! There was a wonderful energy and also a sacred spirit throughout the evening. It was beautiful to watch parents engage with their children and families interact with other families. Felt like what you want church to be!" -Teresa, Director of Faith Formation
