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Sunset at Mt. Wesley Conference Center in Kerrville, Texas. Photo by Thomas Monahan, Southwest Texas Annual Conference.

To everything there is a season, which is true in the life of the Church as well. Find resources to help your congregation prepare for Advent or Lent, teach children about Epiphany or plan your vacation Bible school or back-to-school ministries. ResourceUMC has you covered for whole year.

Advent

Advent

The season of Advent, which comes from the Latin word adventus meaning “coming” or “visit," begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve.

United Methodists gather for a Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve at St. Matthew UMC in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo by Angelia Sims of Angelia's Photography.

Christmas

Christmas

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given! Discover an assortment of resources to help your congregations prepare for and celebrate the real meaning of Christmas.

Photo of the three kings taken in the UMCom studio to illustrate a Epiphany story. A UMNS photo by Kathleen Barry.

Epiphany

Epiphany

Epiphany is season from Jan. 7 through the day before Ash Wednesday. It may include anywhere from four to nine Sundays, depending on the date of Easter.

Lent

Lent

The Lent page offers resources for observing the season of Lent, including devotions, reflections, and activities for spiritual growth and reflection.

Easter

Easter

The Easter page provides resources for celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, including worship ideas, sermons, and activities.

The Holy Spirit depicted as a dove. Stained glass window in Saint James the Greater Catholic Church, Concord, North Carolina. Wikimedia CC-BY-SA-4.0.

Pentecost

Pentecost

Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ.

Children at West Nashville United Methodist Church receive new backpacks for school during a “blessing of the backpacks.” 2011 file photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.

Back to Church & School

Back to Church & School

Here you will find resources for children, youth, and adults as you prepare for the back-to-school/back-to-church season.

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