Are you wondering why I’m posting this week’s updated worship service on gratitude today — even though U.S. Thanksgiving is still a couple of weeks away (Nov. 26)?
It’s because my posting calendar gets a little goofy when Advent begins on the early side. This year the Sunday before Thanksgiving, Nov. 22, is Christ the King Sunday — a fixed observance for most churches that falls one week before Advent starts ( Nov. 29 this year). Hence posting for Thanksgiving today!
I know other countries celebrate Thanksgiving at different times of the year, so choose whichever service and timing work for you 😇
Watch the 44-minute worship service on gratitude here.
And here’s the updated written agenda on gratitude.
Here’s a super-simple cornucopia (horn of plenty) craft to try; fill with real or faux nuts, fruits, and autumn leaves for a pretty centerpiece.
Advent is nearly here!
For planning ahead, here’s my lineup of themes for Advent, the Christmas season. Watch for updated Advent video services and written agendas, which I’m editing right now …
- Nov. 15: Gratitude (Thanksgiving)
- Nov. 22: Service (Christ the King Sunday)
- Nov. 29: Advent 1: Hope
- Dec. 6: Advent 2: Peace
- Dec. 13: Advent 3: Joy
- Dec. 20: Advent 4: Love
- Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
- Dec. 27: New Year’s Eve
- Jan. 3: Epiphany (Three Kings Day)
Peace be with you,
Photo by Kit Ishimatsu on Unsplash
