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The Church Year is often depicted using a circular calendar, divided into six seasons and beginning with Advent. It helps us mark time in the church year and tell God’s stories. Use the resources and activities on this page to get an overview of a year in the life of the church, and watch for upcoming pages devoted to diving more deeply into the various seasons.
Parents, use your own discretion when it comes to your kids. If content is rated for certain ages then we will indicate that. Enjoy!
Share: What were your high and low points today?
Read: Ecclesiastes 3:1: For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven.
Reflect: What is your favorite month or time of year? What does that time of year show you about God?
Pray: Dear God, you are with us from season to season, each and every day. Help us to learn your story as we go through the seasons of the church. Amen.
Bless: Trace a cross on each other’s shoulder, hand, or head and say “[Name], you are a beloved child of God.”
For more conversation starters, try Daring Deep Discussions.
For more Bible texts, go to Suggested Scripture Readings.
Go down a “rabbit hole” with Father Felix Just and learn about why the Liturgical Year is a (fascinating, amazing) mess. Some details differ for us as Lutherans at Shepherd of the Valley—can you guess which ones?
The Byrds popularized this passage of scripture with their song “Turn, Turn, Turn.”
Watch for a read-aloud that goes with Worship on All Saints weekend, November 2-3.
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