CTBI's members include most of the major churches in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, including the Catholic Bishops' Conferences of England and Wales. Their Advent resources include the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, and those from a wide range of churches and Christian organisations. Plus there is material from previous years: A World in Waiting – Advent hope in an economic crisis and Advent Journey with the Magi.
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2025 marks the twelfth year of this popular seasonal resource that has established a unique presence on the web. As viewers open a digital door each day of Advent, they will experience brief personal video reflections relating to the Advent season delivered by lay women and men, including prayers and scripture passages that encourage contemplation and action throughout the Advent season.
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Advent can be a sacred time for reflecting on our spiritual journey. This year, the ecumenical Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) is hosting a series of free Advent "Virtual Sit Meditations", guided by the wisdom of Fr. Richard Rohr’s book, Preparing for Christmas.
These 'Advent Sit Meditations' will be broadcast on CAC's YouTube channel each Sunday morning during Advent, on November 30, December 7, December 14, and December 21, at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time.
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These 'Advent Sit Meditations' will be broadcast on CAC's YouTube channel each Sunday morning during Advent, on November 30, December 7, December 14, and December 21, at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time.
Click here to sign up
The Church of England’s Advent and Christmas theme for 2025 revolves round a single word: Joy!
Click here to access a rich variety of Advent resources for churches, individuals and schools.
Click here to access a rich variety of Advent resources for churches, individuals and schools.