Advent is here, and according to Scott Erickson, the author of Honest Advent, the way to awaken to God’s presence in our midst is to nurture our sense of wonder. This season, we are inviting Fairmounters to read Erickson’s simple 25 readings for Advent and Christmas to do just that!
While Honest Advent’s chapters are very short and easy to read, they are powerful. You will find provocative imagery and words that make Advent more honest, as the title suggests. Each daily reading promises to open our hearts, moving us to slow down and encounter the holy—right here.
This Advent, pick up a copy at church and begin your honest Advent journey! A reading schedule and ritual guide will be provided, as well as some postcards with Erickson’s beautiful artwork to send to loved ones during Advent. For children and families, honest Advent kits will be available for pickup with all of the aforementioned goodies, plus some extra tools and resources for kids!
We hope this book won’t add yet another thing “to do” but instead offer space for connection—with your family, with God, and with wonder itself.
Wishing you a holiday weekend full of love, gratitude, and the felt presence of God who is with us through all of our days.
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