Advent Resources
The Church of England’s Advent and Christmas theme for 2025 revolves round a single word: Joy!
Our churches and cathedrals will - as always - be seeking to make the most of the opportunity December brings to share The Joy of Christmas with their communities.
The great joy of Christmas, of course, is the good news the angel declared to the shepherds - the news of Jesus’ birth as Emmanuel (God With Us).
The Grumpy Owl and the Joy of Christmas
To help schools and churches share the joy of Christmas with children and families, a heart-warming retelling of the Christmas story. Illustrated by Jago, the award-winning illustrator of The Jesus Storybook Bible.
The Grumpy Owl and the Joy of Christmas tells the story of Jesus’ birth through the eyes of an owl who seems determined to miss all the excitement.
Other Advent Resources
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The Sacred journey of Advent - a blog post
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Daily Reflections through Advent with 24/7 prayer
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Waiting for the Light - an Advent Daily online retreat with the URC​
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Digital resources available for 2025 from the Church of England include an Advent devotional for young people at secondary school. These bitesize downloadable reflections are aimed at young people aged 11-15
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An Advent devotional from Welcome Churches
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During Advent 2025, you could also listen to the reflections on the Everyday Faith app from the Church of England. Find out more and download the app.
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Use the Advent Antiphons to reflect this Advent - download here.
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Sign up for reflections from the Bible Society here. ​
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Here is the link for The Bible Project Advent resources