United Methodist Now - Advent is here. Get ready for a meaningful season!

May God bless you with hope, peace, joy and love Nurture your spirit and connect with your family Prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus with the help of weekly devotionals, including an at-home Advent wreath liturgy, Scripture readings, reflections, prayers and family-friendly activities. ALL-AGES ADVENT DEVOTIONALS Test your Advent knowledge See how much you know about the history and traditions of Advent by taking this short quiz! TAKE THE QUIZ Advertisements: Find peace on weary, busy days Study, reflection and music can help us experience an Advent that’s set apart from holiday stress, busyness and grief. SLOW DOWN Advertisements: How we are loving, serving and leading: Explore a creative spiritual practice Look for visual reminders of God’s presence, take a photo that relates to a daily theme and share it on social media. ADVENT PHOTO-A-DAY Celebrate the 200th episode of Get Your Spirit in Shape Take a look at the profound changes The UMC has experienced and how we are living into this transformation with love, joy and courage. LISTEN Keep our ministry in motion If you enjoy the positive stories, practical ideas and soul-care content that you receive in each issue of UM Now, please consider making an end-of-year gift to support our ministry. SUPPORT UM NOW