Hanging of the Greens

Mike RiessOutdoor Opportunities

Since many of us will not be in our sanctuaries or church buildings for worship, consider bringing your decorations outdoors.  Decorate the area in front of your church in order to share the history, theology, … Read More

Outdoor Nativity

Mike RiessOutdoor Opportunities

Directions: This can either be done as one day, or over the course of the Advent season (1 set of readings a week for 3 weeks).  You can either use the same people each week … Read More

God’s Love is Like A Blanket

Mike RiessNews, Outdoor Opportunities

An Advent Worship Project Possibility One solution to offering low-risk worship gatherings during The Pandemic has been to take it outside. Some congregations have been conducting services outdoors in the fresh air while others have … Read More

Litanies of Light and Warmth

Mike RiessNews, Outdoor Opportunities

The litanies included here were penned to accompany College Hill Moravian Church’s Parking Lot worship during Pandemic Advent 2020. While it would be typical for my congregation to have a wreath-lighting ritual for every Sunday … Read More