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December

Monthly illustration of December with Santa on Christmas Eve by GraphicMama and licensed under CC Attribution 3.0.

Love Boldly

As we enter this sacred season, our hearts turn toward Christ—the center of our faith and the reason for our celebrations. Whether you are preparing for the anticipation of Advent, the joy of Christmas, or the reflection of Watchnight, we invite you to explore resources that will deepen your spiritual journey.

This December let’s come together let us celebrate the good news of Christ's birth for all people.

Advent Resources

    Worship & Preaching resources

Lectionary

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2026 lectionary and worship planning calendars

Advent Graphics

Advent social media graphic for the First Sunday of Advent, illustrating God as potter from Isaiah 64:8. Photo illustration by Cindy Caldwell, United Methodist Communications. Photo by Cali Godley, Lightstock.com.
Advent (Yr. B) social media graphics

December 1

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World Aids Day Worship Resources

Advent - Christmas

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UMNews Christmas Features

Watch Night

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