The word Advent is derived from the Latin, "adventus" which means coming. Each fall, we encourage our CCC members/families to start or continue the annual practice of celebrating the coming of Christ together in their home.
In order to support this practice, we've collected a list of resources. Many of these are books or reading plans that our own CCC families have actually used. You'll notice our list includes items appropriate for individuals, couples, or families with kids of various ages (preschool to teen)!
Advent can be simple and beautiful, and we encourage you to use one of the reading plans on the below list.
For questions about how to effectively use these resources, please contact the church.
2023 Advent Recommendations:
Good News of Great Joy - For youth and adults (Free PDF)
Come, Let Us Adore Him by Paul David Tripp - For youth and adults
Tracing Glory: Christmas Story Through the Bible by Sarah Rice - For children & families
Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Reading Plan by Sally Lloyd-Jones - For children & families (Free PDF)
PCA CDM full list of Advent Recommendations for Children & Families
Past Recommendations:
2022 Advent Resources updated November 2022 (hit refresh to make links work)
Advent Preparation Guide by Outreach Ministry Friday, November 16 2018
NEW Gifts of God Scripture List Monday, December 4 2017
World Advent Calendar Saturday, December 3 2016
Gifts of God Verses for Advent Monday, November 9 2015
Baby Steps to Celebrating Advent Monday, November 9 2015