In this section you’ll find resources to encourage discipleship during Advent.
- Our 12 Days of Christmas campaign – 25 Dec-5 Jan, pause each day for a moment of calm
- Downloadable Advent calendars to help you put your faith into action
- Four-part Advent courses that can be used individually or in groups
- Small group session plans that can be used as a series or as standalone sessions
- Prayers for Christingle services
- Links to this year’s national church campaign, ‘Follow the Star: Calm and Bright’
Enjoy a daily moment of calm and brightness from 25 December to 5 January, as we reveal a new video from around the Diocese each day to help us feel peaceful, encouraged and hopeful for the new year ahead. Find out more
A 4-part journey through Advent designed to be used in small groups or individually – helping us to shine as Lights for Christ.
A 4-part Advent course helping us to reflect on our calling to be Lights for Christ, at the darkest time of the year.
Resources and ideas to help you shine more brightly this Advent
Small Group Session Plans
These three small group session plans use the ‘4 Ws’ as a simple framework – Welcome, Worship, Word and Wonder/Witness. The plans can be used for a standalone session or as a series. Find out more about running a small group and using the 4Ws
National Church Advent and Christmas Campaign 2024
This year, the Church of England’s theme for Advent and Christmas is ‘Follow the Star: Calm and Bright’! To find out more about printed and digital resources and how your church can get involved in the campaign. You can now access a wide range of digital and print resources to support you this coming season – read all about them here.