Advent—Hope Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVUVkhpW76Q Program Transcript Advent 1: Hope A new year begins, not with celebration, but with waiting. On the first Sunday of Advent, the Church steps into a sacred rhythm of remembrance and … Continue reading "Sermon for November 29, 2026 — First Sunday of Advent" Read the article
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Celebrating the Reign of Christ Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhC2FiRTW5k Program Transcript Celebrating the Reign of Christ Imagine standing on a high overlook where you can see an entire landscape at once. Roads that once seemed disconnected … Continue reading "Sermon for November 22, 2026 — Reign of Christ" Read the article
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Speaking of Life 5052 | The Heart of the Father This week we’re sharing a Speaking of Life message from our archive as a supplemental resource. We encourage you to use this for reflection and preparation, or small group discussion. For your worship gathering, consider how a call to worship from a local voice or … Continue reading "Sermon for November 15, 2026 — Proper 28" Read the article
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Speaking of Life 5051 | You Don’t Have to Be a Girl Scout This week we’re sharing a Speaking of Life message from our archive as a supplemental resource. We encourage you to use this for reflection and preparation, or small group discussion. For your worship gathering, consider how a call to worship from a … Continue reading "Sermon for November 8, 2026 — Proper 27" Read the article
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Speaking of Life 5050 | Expect the Unexpected This week we’re sharing a Speaking of Life message from our archive as a supplemental resource. We encourage you to use this for reflection and preparation, or small group discussion. For your worship gathering, consider how a call to worship from a local voice or contextualized introduction … Continue reading "Sermon for November 1, 2026 — Proper 26" Read the article
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Last year, we introduced a new resource to help you prepare for the time of giving and taking communion in your Hope Avenue. These are meaningful formational practices that we can plan with care and intentionality. The Communion and Offering Starters are posted a month ahead, like the sermon resources. Below are the November starters. … Continue reading "Offering and Communion Starters | November" Read the article
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Begin now to plan the new season with your team. Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US Dear Pastors, Hope Avenue Champions, and Worship Leaders, The new worship year begins with Advent on November 29, 2026. As you prepare for the 2026–2027 liturgical year, we invite you to use the Revised Common Lectionary … Continue reading "Preparing for Year B: RCL and Worship Resources" Read the article
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Young people can invite their friends into participation, not only attendance. By Carmen Acosta de Montenegro, Pastor and Faith Avenue Champion Barranquilla, Colombia One place we have seen ministries create easy on-ramps for young people to invite other youth is through events that youth already want to talk about and share. At CGI Barranquilla, Colombia, … Continue reading "Restoring Hearts" Read the article
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How will your congregation observe the season of Advent this year? Advent begins next month on Sunday, November 29. Start planning now to help your faith community enter this season with anticipation, reflection, and a deeper focus on Christ. Read the full guide for congregational ideas for spiritual formation. Read the article
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Meaningful partnerships begin by sharing life with our neighbors. This Church Hack explores how partnering around shared values can strengthen missional presence and Love Avenue ministry. Prayerfully consider who your church could partner with. Read the full Church Hack. Read the article
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