November 30th marks the beginning of our Advent season. “Advent” means “coming” or “arrival.” During the season of Advent, we celebrate Christ’s coming into the world and actively watch and wait with expectant hope for his coming again. The Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church Christian Christian Formation Committee has assembled several different resources to help guide your spiritual journey through this holy season. 

Advent Resource Guide

Join us for Advent Fair 2025 on Sunday, November 30, at 10:30am — a joyful morning of crafts, service projects, and fellowship as we begin the season of Advent together. Want all the details? Visit our full resource guide and event page here: https://www.tuckahoepres.org/event/advent-fair/

Book Study with Pastor Keli on Tuesdays, December 2nd, 9th, and 16th at 10:30am in The Commons 

Join Pastor Keli this Advent as she leads a guided conversation through the book “Stay Awhile: Advent Lessons in Divine Hospitality.” Building off our yearlong theme of “Around the Table,” we will use Kara Eidson’s book to reflect on how we invite, plan, and prepare for welcoming others to our church, our home, and our lives. 

We will meet on Tuesdays, December 2nd, 9th, and 16th at 10:30am in The Commons. Books will be provided for all participants, and we’ll offer hot tea at each session. Please register here by Sunday, November 23rd. There will be light suggested reading before our first session on December 2nd.  

Engage your family in meaningful spiritual reflection with these devotions, designed to align with the weekly Advent candle themes:

• Advent Devotions: A devotional series to explore each week of Advent, complete with prayers and candle-lighting prompts​.
• Advent Prayer Bag: Includes interactive items like a tea candle, heart, and star to reflect on the themes of hope, love, joy, peace, and the birth of Christ​. Pick yours up at Advent Fair and in the Narthex.
• Advent Pop-Up Calendar: Create your own manger scene as you count down the days to Christmas.
• “Grace to Come” Advent Devotional from Frontier Fellowship. Copies are available in the Resource Center.

Spotify Playlists

Set the tone for Advent with curated playlists that reflect the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love:

1. TPC Start of Advent Playlist: Listen here   
2. TPC Advent Week 1: Hope: Listen here
3. TPC Advent Week 2: Peace: Listen here
4. TPC Advent Week 3: Joy: Listen here
5. TPC Advent Week 4: Love: Listen here

Online Resources

1. Family Faith Builders: Advent-themed activities and devotions to nurture family faith. Visit here​  https://tinyurl.com/ypp48sr8
2. Christianbook Advent Store: Devotionals, calendars, wreaths, and candles for individual, family, and church use. Shop here​  https://tinyurl.com/5x9a6w6h
3. “Grace to Come” Advent Devotional from Frontier Fellowship. You can sign up for a daily email, or download the PDF. www.frontierfellowship.com/subscribe-advent/

4. PCUSA Store – Advent & Christmas Collection: Discover a wide selection of Advent calendars, wreaths, candles, and devotionals perfect for individual, family, or church use, all rooted in the traditions of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Visit the store here: https://www.pcusastore.com/