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Advent

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Photo-a-Day practice

Throughout Advent 2025, we're posting a word a day for contemplation and response through a picture post.

Devotionals

Prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus with an at-home Advent wreath liturgy and weekly devotionals, which include a Scripture reading, reflection, prayer and a family-friendly activity.

Learn about Advent

The candles mark the weeks of Advent during a time of anticipation. As you light them at home or see them lit during worship services, reflect upon the ways you can honor Christ this season.

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Have a peaceful Advent

Study, reflection and music can help us experience a meaningful Advent season that’s set apart from holiday stress, busyness and grief.

Engraving of Wesley preaching in the City Road Chapel in London. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

As we live into the United Methodist vision to “love boldly, serve joyfully and lead courageously,” we need look no further than our friend John Wesley and his "The Character of a Methodist" for inspiration.

For 10+ years, the food truck ministry at Arlington Heights UMC has turned loaves and fishes into thousands of meals for people in need across the city.

For 10+ years, the food truck ministry at Arlington Heights UMC has turned loaves and fishes into thousands of meals for people in need across the city.

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