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1 THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA L ÉGLISE UNIE DU CANADA Devotions Advent and Christmas 2017 Advent A Calendar of Devotions 2017 Donald K. McKim Brief readings for each day in Advent, including a passage of scripture, a short devotion, and a closing prayer $1.65 All Earth Is Waiting Devotions for the Season Katie Z. Dawson Scripture, reflections, and prayers for each day to help you prepare your heart during the season of Advent $ $18.89 Large print Celebrating Abundance Devotions for Advent Walter Brueggemann Daily reflections invite us to see beyond the world s faux extravagance and realize the true feast laid out before us $17.49 The Christmas Code Booklet O.S. Hawkins Includes 25 meaningful devotions. Each day has a passage of scripture, a devotional thought, a code word, and a prayer $3.99 Prices and availability subject to change without notice. Taxes not included in prices advertised.

2 Devotions Pauses for Advent Words of Wonder Trevor Hudson This book focuses on one biblical word of wonder each day of Advent. Pausing for a few moments to read meditations on the word of the day will guide you to a deeper understanding of Advent $11.99 Rise Up, Shepherd! Advent Reflections on the Spirituals Luke A. Powery These devotions for the season of Advent feature the lyrics of the spiritual, a reflection on the spiritual s meaning, a scripture verse, and a brief prayer $17.49 Total Christmas Makeover 31 Devotions to Celebrate with Purpose Melissa Spoelstra This devotional presents key scriptures, ideas, and questions for reflection to guide you in rediscovering rituals, relationship, and rest and connect you more deeply with Christ this holiday season $22.95 Watch This unique collection of devotions includes an insightful scripture verse and prayer for each day of Advent. Can be used in individual or group settings. UCCWATCH $ Shop online at

3 2018 Canadian Church Calendar Our 2018 calendar features colourful photos of United Churches from across the country and notes special days and church seasons. Keep track of liturgical seasons and colours, significant United Church days, and lectionary dates. CH11040 $5.50 each $4.25 for 10 or more $3.75 for 50 or more $3.45 for 100 or more with Alternate Gifts Order from UCRDstore.ca withvision Giving Catalogue 2017/18 Looking for the right gift? Gifts with Vision is ready to help you lovingly celebrate a special occasion and make a difference in the world with no excessive packaging and no exchanges. A new and exciting Gifts with Vision is online and full of gifts that offer compassion, build community, and provide hope. Select your gifts and read inspiring stories at Request more catalogues or place your order by phone at Prices and availability subject to change without notice. Taxes not included in prices advertised. 3

4 Bible Study All I Want for Christmas Opening the Gifts of God s Grace James W. Moore This Advent study has five sessions: one for each Sunday of Advent and one for Christmas. Each chapter includes questions for reflection and discussion, a brief prayer, a focus for the week, and six daily Bible readings for personal devotional time during the week $ $21.49 Large print The Lord Is Our Light An Advent Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary A. Elaine Brown Crawford Explore Bible readings in a five-session study that will help you understand, appreciate, and engage in meaningful and joyous celebrations of Advent and Christmas and live each day in God s light $ $14.75 Large print Underdogs and Outsiders A Bible Study on the Untold Stories of Advent Tom Fuerst This Bible study includes questions for reflection and discussion, a brief prayer, and a focus for the week. The weekly focus encourages you to engage a spiritual practice or an action that will help you grow in faith $17.49 The Joy of Christmas 101 Holiday Tales of Inspiration, Love, and Wonder Amy Newmark Anyone who loves this joyous time of year will love these entertaining stories of family bonding, holiday hijinks, community spirit, and family and religious traditions. From the Chicken Soup of the Soul series. Order from UCRDstore.ca $ Shop online at

5 Christmas Gifts That Won t Break Go on an Advent journey with beloved teacher and storyteller James W. Moore, exploring the spirit of Christmas. As you light the candles of your Advent wreath, reflect on the unbreakable gifts that God has given us: hope, love, joy, and peace. And remember God s greatest gift, who comes to us as a baby and leads us through all the days of our lives. Expanded Edition with Devotions This revised edition of the popular book includes stories, scriptures, and thoughts to warm your heart throughout the season $ Large print Leader Guide Everything needed to guide a group through the fiveweek study including session plans and discussion questions, prayers, and suggestions for group use. Children s Leader Guide Session plans for younger and older children, including games, activities, craft ideas, and reproducible handouts $24.25 Youth Study This youth study book takes the ideas presented in Christmas Gifts That Won t Break and interprets them for young people grades $ $17.49 Shop online at call toll-free or locally , or contact your local presbytery resource centre Prices and availability subject to change without notice. Taxes not included in prices advertised. 5

6 Children God Gave Us Christmas Lisa Tawn Bergren An enchanting tale to help young children celebrate the meaning of Christmas and discover how much God loves them $12.99 The Littlest Watchman Watching and Waiting for the Very First Christmas Scott James It s hard just waiting. One night, Benjamin gives in and stops watching. But as he sits outside Bethlehem, he gets to watch something wonderful $19.99 Make and Play Christmas Joey Chou This activity book has ten press-out pieces to play and decorate with. The simple shapes, including Santa, a reindeer, and an angel, are easy to slot together. Includes activities, songs, and recipes $14.99 Press Out and Color Christmas Ornaments Kate McLelland Each of the 20 press-out Christmas decorations can be slotted together to create hanging ornaments. The ornaments look elegant in white and gold, but even more glorious when coloured $19.99 Rescuing Christmas The Search for Joy That Lasts Carl Laferton Go on a journey to find a joy that continues through the ups and downs of life and beyond $3.99 The Twelve Days of Christmas Panorama Pops Grahame Baker-Smith Unfurl a delightful accordion fold to find a turtle dove rising, a sprightly lord a-leaping, and many more elements of the familiar song. This keepsake tucks back into a slipcase until the next Christmas season $ Shop online at

7 Worship and more Advent for Everyone A Journey with the Apostles N. T. Wright Engaging and accessible writing and imagery help us see Advent both in relation to the Bible s message and in our own lives today. With themes of thanksgiving, patience, humility, and joy, this book is suitable for both individual and group study and reflection $21.49 Feasting on the Word Advent Companion A Thematic Resource for Preaching and Worship David L. Bartlett, Barbara Brown Taylor, Kimberly Bracken Long Focused resources for sermon preparation along with ready-to-use liturgies for a complete order of worship. All new material including hymn suggestions, Service of Hope and Healing, and children s sermon. Messy Christmas Lucy Moore, Jane Leadbetter Messy Christmas features three once-a-month sessions include Christmas prayers, global action suggestions, games and competitions, Christmas food crafts, and many other joyful ideas $18.89 The Yuletide Factor Cause for Perpetual Comfort and Joy Tim Huff Go on a timeless journey, touching down where nuances of the Christmas spirit have left indelible legacies, often at the unlikeliest of times and in the most improbable of places. An unapologetic summons for goodness and a tender invitation to the soul $ $35.00 Loving My Actual Christmas An Experiment in Relishing the Season Alexandra Kuykendall The author reflects personally on hope, love, joy, peace, and relishing the season, with practical pullouts on common Christmas stressors, such as finances, schedules, and extended family $12.49 Shop online UCRDStore.ca for additional Advent resources. Prices and availability subject to change without notice. Taxes not included in prices advertised. 7

8 Three Ways to Enrich Your Advent Advent Unwrapped This Advent, unwrap the themes of hope, peace, joy, love, and Christmas through regular blog posts, prayers, and thematic videos. Discover new perspectives through the eyes of key characters in the Christmas story, and put yourself in the story through interactive ideas suitable for your entire family or community of faith. Download new worship ideas and services as well as old favourites from our Resources page. You ll find an Advent calendar to post to your fridge, Messy Church ideas to enliven your Advent experience, dramatized scripture readings, seasonal songs, and more. Visit regularly to see what s new, or subscribe for updates directly to your inbox. Advent Peace Box: A practical tool for study & worship Say Enough to 50 years of Palestinian occupation and involve all generations in becoming a justice-seeking church. Back for the fourth year, our popular Peace Box features fair-trade Palestinian olive oil from Zatoun and practical all-ages ideas for study and worship. Order your Peace Box by November 17 to have it in time for Advent. The 2017 edition is a complete kit for new users and provides enhanced resources for repeat users. Standard Peace Box $125 Community Peace Box $240 For ordering instructions, detailed box contents, and resources, search Unsettling Goods Peace Box on Questions: unsettling-goods@united-church.ca Virtual Advent Calendar Follow the United Church (UCCan) on social media during Advent. Daily posts will highlight gratitude, good works, and a spirit of reflective preparation

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