Advent and Christmas
Looking for some inspiration this Advent and Christmas? We have pulled together a range of resources, creative ideas and media to bring the season to life. We have a few Christmas and Advent ideas on our Pinterest boards too - check them out here
Kiwi Advent Illustrations4 original designs for LOVE, JOY, HOPE & PEACE, illustrated by our Strandz team. |
Advent
Advent Calendars
All-Age Advent
Advent Prayers
Advent at home
Jesse Trees
Podcasts
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Christmas on the MoveChristmas on the Move is a free printable resource with Bible Characters and a nativity set to make. Use it as a family activity at home or amongst your congregation - it can also be used in church. Join Mary and Joseph on their journey towards Bethlehem, as we journey towards Christmas.
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Meri Kirihimete - Christmas in New Zealand
There are some great New Zealand produced media, including those great videos from St Pauls' Arts and Media in Auckland, including When God was Born and Te Harinui - a musical play about the first preaching of the Christian gospel to Maori in Aotearoa on Christmas Day 1814, performed by the children and youth of St Paul's Church, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Intergenerational
All Age Talks and Stories
Messy Church
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Christingle
Christingles are festive celebrations taking place in communities every year. They get their name from the objects lit during the ceremony - oranges decorated with red tape, sweets and a candle. The Children's Society have resources, downloads and guides to help you run a smooth Christingle this year. (NB: Extra safety precautions needed when having candle flames near flammable face coverings and hand sanitisers.)
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Nativities and Pageants
Godly Play
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Bible Society Christmas Resources
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Nativity Story Media
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Make + Create
Printable and Crafts
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Making a difference this Christmas
Compassionate Christmas
You might like to think about 'doing christmas differently' with one of the following:
Compassionate Advent |
Songs
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Games + Activities
- Here is a Christmas Puzzle and Activity book we put together - great to hand out to visiting kids over the Christmas weekend
- Human Christmas Trees
- A twist on Pass the Parcel - a fun way to retell the christmas story, from our friends at Resourced!
- Journey to Christmas board-game and instructions