Evergreen Advent

 

Published in November 2024, Evergreen Advent is a weekly Advent devotional that takes inspiration from the ancient practice of incorporating evergreens into winter holiday celebrations. Addressing colonial histories and taking root in scripture and poetry, each week examines the theme of the season represented by it’s candle in a traditional Advent wreath. Beyond reflection, each week also invites you to live and serve that value in your own community.

Download the PDF of Evergreen Advent below:

This devotional was written in collaboration by Mitchel Leet, Joy Leet, Elliot Weidenaar, M. Div., and Cameron Van Kooten Laughead, with illustrations by Mitchel Leet.

This resource is 100% free to use, print and share in church and community settings and at home. Your generous support makes this and all our work possible: visit www.roomforall.com/support-rfa to give. Thank you!

Throughout December, Program Manager Mitchel Leet (he/him) will be hosting weekly virtual gatherings to reflect on this guide in community.

We’ll be meeting virtually on Tuesdays in December at 4:30 PM EST.

• Week One, December 3rd
• Week Two, December 10th
• Week Three, December 17th
  with special gatherings for
• Solstice/Blue Christmas, Friday, December 20th
• Week Four, Monday, December 23rd

These conversations will not be recorded, and registration is required at:

In our online merch shop, the Advent wreath artwork is available on cards and as prints! While you’re there, do some holiday shopping to let your loved ones know there’s always room for them. A portion of your purchase comes back to RfA to fund our ongoing work.