Saturday, December 7, 2013

Advent Photo a Day

The United Methodist Church has begun an initiative for Advent.  This fun challenge is to help us all rethink and recenter ourselves on the true meaning of Christmas.

The following is from the UMC Website:

As we did with Lent last February, we're inviting you once again to enter this season of Advent with intention and awareness. As we prepare, watch and wait for that wonderful something God is sending our way not just at Christmas, but every single day.

Whatever your practices this season, will you join this photo-a-day practice and share with the community how you perceive each word or phrase for the day? No explanation needed, unless you want to. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words. Tag us on your instagram photos with @rethinkchurch or on twitter [@umrethinkchurch] with #rethinkchurch and #rethinkchristmas. We'd also love for you to share your photos on our Pinterest board!

You don't have to be a great photographer. This project is hopefully more about the practice of paying attention and being intentional, than it is being the best photographer [though we encourage you to get creative!]. If you don't have instagram or twitter, we'd still love for you to share your photos. Just share them on your facebook page and tag us.

#rethinkchurch
#rethinkchristmas

The list of words for the month of December:


It's not to late to join the challenge.  Today is the 7th.  You can either hop in today on READY, or you can go back and begin with GO. 

I am participating. I started late, and I am doubling up on pictures until I catch up.  (should be on Monday).  I have pictures posted to my facebook page, as well as to Instagram.

If you are interested, you are invited to join the challenge and find out more!

http://rethinkchurch.org/article/advent-photo-a-day?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Tweet&utm_campaign=Twitter+Advent+photo+announcement

I've been enjoying the challenge of finding just the right image for each day's word.  It has had the intended effect of making me think more deeply about Christmas.

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