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Advent Daily Reflections

Daily Advent Reflections
‘But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.’
Luke 2:19

We know that Jesus is at the heart of Christmas as the theme and logo from the Church of England remind us this Christmas. In the run-up to Christmas many have found it helpful to spend time reflecting on what this really means for us, our family, our friends, our community. Many Christian organisations have produced reflections to help us. Why not take advantage of one of these this Advent and Christmas:

  • From the Church of England there are Advent Reflections from 29 November – 24 December by the Archbishop of York as well as two other bishops – Reflections for Advent. The booklet of these reflections can be obtained from Church House Publishing at £3.59.

  • At the heart of Christmas is full of stories and meditations by the two Archbishops covering the period from 24 December through to 6 January. Again, this booklet can be obtained from Church House Publishing at 80p. For further details see chpublishing.co.uk/Christmas.

  • The Church of England also has other activities and resources as part of its theme of AtTheHeartOfChristmas. These include an online family Advent calendar, daily Christmas activities and details of events. Search churchofengland.org/AtTheHeartOfChristmas

  • Tearfund will send out Daily Advent emails which will include a variety of items each day of Advent including scripture reading, stories, poetry, prayer and music. In their advertising information they comment so much better for your soul than a chocolate calendar! Sign up at www.tearfund.org/forms/advent-email-sign-up-form

2020 Advent ReflectionS



READ & Print Version

Last year, in the depths of lockdown, Rev Andy Spencer prepared the following Advent Reflections for each day in Advent. Different members of Busbridge&Hambledon church recorded each day’s reflection, and you can watch and listen to them below.

The reflections include a bible verse, a link to a carol, hymn or song, a very short thought or question and a prayer. They are designed as a resource for you to use as you see fit.

reflections from 29 November (startng bottom right)

Here are some other resources produced by the Church of England for Advent 2020

From Christmas Day until 2 January a small booklet of reflections has been produced by the Church of England as part of the Comfort and Joy material. To see more details, visit www.churchofengland.org/ComfortAndJoy.

The little booklet (£0.80p) Comfort and Joy, nine lessons and carols for Christmas covers the days from Christmas Day to 2 January with reflections by Justin Welby, Stephen Cottrell and Kate Botley among others.

DownLOAD: Countdown to Christmas POster

The poster has a list of practical ideas for the whole time from Advent Sunday to Epiphany with a column on What brings joy today and Who needs comfort today? Why not have a look?