Christmas

This GIFT Advent event resource provides a range of ideas to encourage the sharing of Advent rituals and traditions that have been passed through many generations and an opportunity to make new ones.

by Nathan Hedt

Non-Christians are more open to receiving blessings and coming to church at Christmas. Nathan Hedt shares how we can bless those around us this Advent and Christmas season.

Are you looking for easy ways to celebrate Advent? Check out these fun activities that you can enjoy with your family.

by Anne Hansen

There’s no better time than Advent and Christmas to be bold in telling others about the gospel, especially as most people in Australia and New Zealand celebrate Christmas. Lutheran Tract Mission has more than 950 resources to help share God’s love, joy, comfort and peace at Christmas and year-round.

For many churches around the LCA/NZ, COVID-19 gathering and health restrictions may mean they are unable to host the large Christmas services or be involved in the big community events they usually do. Instead, faith communities have come up with new and innovative ways to worship.

by Christine Matthias

Many people have had to adjust to changes in work, home and church life due to COVID-19. But while many things have changed in 2020, Christine Matthias believes a focus on Christ’s birth and traditions built on enjoying simple things together, means Christmas won’t be all that different for her.