Gift Giving and Advent/Christmas Resources for all Ages

Over the last few weeks St. Columba's Church has received emails and notices about a number of Advent and gift giving options that might be of interest to you. We have compiled them into one news item for your ease of access.

From The Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath moderator United Church of Canada, Advent message

Advent Study/calendar resources:

Alongside Hope Advent of Healing daily prayer and reflections with Rev. Ray Aldred

First United Vancouver Advent calendar and resources for learning about the Doctrine of Discovery (also posted as a separate news item with the calandar downloaded and attached)

United Church Advent Unwrapped activity calendar

United Church Advent Unwrapped prayer calendar

Christmas Traditions A series of blogs by Rev. Stephen Milton about Christmas traditions (will download a document)

For children: A fun Advent “fortune teller” paper game (Note: print the paper double sided if possible) and the Household Advent scavenger hunt For additional activity ideas ask Judy to forward you the email from First Third Ministry with many Advent family activities.

Gift Giving:

Buy Less Shopping Guide for all ages

World of Gifts from Alongside Hope (Anglican Church)

Gifts with Vision from Mission and Service (United Church)

Camp Spirit is suggesting you help support their bursary fund for next summer. Remember that many of the children who attend Camp Spirit each summer at St. Columba's Church request a partial or fully bursary so they can attend our the camp we host.

United Church Foundation Centennial Legacy campaign