Comments on: Advent Wreath New Ideas

By: Essy

Essy — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:56:44 +0000

Thanks your the thoughts.
Advent is a time where traditions are closely held.
I like the theme of a countdown ie advent calendar and candle countdown. But also like to have my own advent wreath at home. Not focused on a liturgy but on the completion of having all the candles lit for Christmas day – the christ candle.
I found this site while doing some searching for worship leading. I am putting in the song – Christ be our light – Longing for light, we waqit in the darkness. Sometimes music is the biggest connector.

By: jbonewa

jbonewa — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:53:18 +0000

I like this idea a lot and wonder what other ideas are out there too.

By: Bob Miller

Bob Miller — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:09:15 +0000

wow!!!!! what a great idea!!!!!
I recently read an article by the art director of Reformed Worship (think I got that correct) it is the RCA and CRC publication. He wrote that after a minor disaster (something fell from the ceiling) his congregation had to make repairs to the floor necessating moving things out of the chancel. He found himself looking at familiar things in new ways with new meanings.
Heck, when my congregation “lights the Advent Wreath” all we do now is have some people do a little reading/song thing. The custodian has laready lit the candle. Having the people do it takes too much time…

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What do the candles on the advent wreath symbolize? | Doing Public Work — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:17:37 +0000

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By: adamjcopeland

adamjcopeland — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:23:54 +0000

Thanks for your comments, folks. Josn, you certainly seem to feel strongly:) I tend to agree in terms of Christmon trees as well.

By: josn calvin

josn calvin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:50:48 +0000

I hate Advent wreaths. They serve no purpose whatever except letting people pretend they have something that looks like a Christmas decoration. And the “meaning” is so bogus. But I don’t dare take that or the tatty and tacky Christmon tree away. I do like the piece you printed. I might try to use that next year. Thanks

By: stushie

stushie — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:36:54 +0000

Hi Adam, I’ve come up with different advent colors and themes, along with a diagram. You can check it out at http://glenkirk.blogspot.com/2008/12/time-for-new-advent.html