There are a huge number of ways your church can prepare this Advent. Our Comfort & Joy resources hold together the hope that Christmas will bring celebration in these difficult times. Find out more about what you can do here: | The Church of England

~ Advent - Preparing our Hearts and Home ~ What sets Advent apart from the usual secular preparations for Christmas is the spiritual dimension: Advent is a time of both prayer and penance. As Catholics, we are called to exercise a more disciplined approach to our spiritual lives during the four weeks of Advent and to pay special attention to our words and deeds as we wait patiently for the coming of Christ. Waiting is a challenge, but instead of just counting down the days, we are called to use