Leader GuideThe Christmas story is a story of love, hope, redemption and relationship. So, what happened? How did it turn into stuff, stress and debt? Somehow, we’ve traded the best story in the world for the story of what’s on sale.
In 2006 five pastors imagined a better Christmas practice for their own communities. Today, Advent Conspiracy is a global movement of people and churches resisting the cultural Christmas narrative of consumption by choosing a revolutionary Christmas through Worshipping Fully, Spending Less, Giving More and Loving All. |
By Week
The following pages explore aspects of the spirituality of work, based on connections to the Sunday lectionary readings.
- Introduction (Public page)
- Week 1: November 27: Worship Fully (Leader page | Public page)
- Week 2: December 4: Spend Less (Leader page | Public page)
- Week 3: December 11: Give More (Leader page | Public page)
- Week 4: December 18: Love All (Leader page | Public page)
A Message to Church Leaders
Resources: BOOK + DVD
Organizations
Start with AdventConspiracy.com, where most of the material you see here originated.
There are a number of organizations that take approaches similar to Advent Conspiracy. Many of them have excellent resources:
There are a number of organizations that take approaches similar to Advent Conspiracy. Many of them have excellent resources:
- SimplifyHolidays.org - Center for the New American Dream
- BuyNothingChristmas.org - Founded by Canadian Mennonites
- Simple Living Works - Formerly "Alternatives for Simple Living"
Most of the material in this series is derived from the wonderful resources at AdventConspiracy.com. We are deeply indebted to them and hope that this work will further promote their work. Visit that site for more information.
