Advent 2026 · Nov 29 – Dec 25
Wait. Watch. Wonder.
Our Advent devotional, Getting to Know the Christ of Christmas, walks through 27 days of Scripture, reflection and simple activities, from the first Sunday of Advent to Christmas Day.
What is Advent?
A season of holy waiting
Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas and invites us to slow down and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ: not just the remembrance of His birth, but the promise of His return.
While the world rushes to decorate, purchase, and perform, Advent whispers a quieter call:
Wait. Watch. Wonder.
The four weeks
- Week 1JoyNov 29
- Week 2PeaceDec 6
- Week 3HopeDec 13
- Week 4LoveDec 20
How to use the devotional
A few quiet moments each day
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Read the passage
Set aside a few quiet moments each day and start with the day's Scripture.
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Read the devotional
A short reflection on the passage and what it means for us this season.
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Reflect
Sit with the Reflect questions. Think on them, journal, or talk them over with someone.
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Bonus: activities
Each day suggests one activity for kids and one for adults: baking, writing, serving, praying, or simply noticing. Pick whichever fits your day.
Download the PDF
All 27 days in one file. Read it on any device or print it at home.
Advent_Devotional_2026.pdf ↗Read it daily in the app
Each day's reading shows up in the Renovation app, so it's ready when you are.
Open the app ↗Mercy Partnerships
Advent is better lived out
Each week of Advent we partner with neighbors near and far to share the love of Jesus in practical ways. Here's how you can be part of it.
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Week 1
Jingle Jam
A special night of pre-Christmas fun with dinner, bounce houses, games, crafts, prizes and more. It's also a key outreach in our partnership with local schools.
Can you help set up or volunteer?
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Week 2
Camelview Elementary
We partner with nearby Camelview Elementary School to provide Christmas gifts to children of families in need. Pick up a gift tag on Sundays from the table at the back of the Worship Center, or give a donation and we'll do the shopping for you.
You can also help by organizing, wrapping gifts and delivering.
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Week 3
Victory Place
We want every veteran living at Victory Place to receive a handwritten Christmas card. Stop by the card tables at the back of the Worship Center before or after service and write one (or many!). We'll add a small gift card to each one and deliver them.
Want to write cards at home? Grab a handful from the church office.
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Week 4
NCM Christmas Offering
Through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, our Christmas offering supports church-led projects that bring hope and practical help to families around the world.
Give in person during our special offering, or online anytime.
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Christmas Eve · Thursday, December 24
Celebrate the Christ of Christmas with us
Start with the new Christmas Concert at 3:30pm, then cocoa and treats, a family photo, and our Christmas Eve service at 5pm: music, a kids' story, a message from Pastor Curt, and candlelight to close.