Advent: Starry Nights
Advent: Starry Nights
“Advent: Starry Nights” is a Customizable Short Film devoted to the radiant wonder of Advent and Christmas – and to the many ways stars play starring roles in the stories of the season: from guiding shepherds and Magi, to shining forth from candles and Christmas trees.
Customized with your congregation’s name, website, and worship times (just Sunday and Christmas Eve!), this film will brighten up your website and social media, and serve as an easy, wondrous way for people to invite their friends to worship.
And what’s more, every purchase of this film comes with a companion devotional designed for families of all shapes and sizes: “Starry Nights: An Advent Devotional Full of Light and Wonder.” This film + devotional package provides for a seamless, cohesive approach to the Advent and Christmas season.
For customizable short films, SALT works on a “sliding scale” model: $75 for churches with up to 100 members; $125 for churches with 100-500 members; and $175 for churches with more than 500 members.
Once your order has been placed, within 7-10 business days you will receive a Dropbox link to download your film, a folder of stills from the shoot (perfect for your website, newsletters, and promotion on social media!), and a folder with SALT’s “Starry Nights” devotional. The film and devotional are inspired by the lectionary texts for Year C – but their themes are universal enough to work in any Advent season.
Advent is a season of stars: twinkling over shepherds, leading the Magi to Bethlehem, and filling our own dark Advent nights with glimmers of brilliance. And it’s also a season of wonder, a time for all of God’s children to marvel at what God has done – and will yet do – for the love of this broken, beautiful world.
This devotional is all about embracing light and wonder. It comes complete with simple, candlelight weekly services, biblical passages to read, prayers to pray, reflections to think about, practices to try, and more. And since the stars appeal to all ages, this devotional is designed to do the same: amazing facts interweave with engaging activities, big ideas, and the wondrous, star-studded stories of Advent and Christmas.
Perfect for individuals, families, small groups, and congregations who want to enrich their faith, deepen their wonder, and follow the stars to a renewed sense of hope, peace, joy, and love.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year C in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Advent season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions for the 8.5 x 11 devotional, and an e-reader version of the devotional as well. With this congregational license, any or all of these can be distributed (electronically or in hard copy) to members of your congregation.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. This resource is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Advent is a season of stars: twinkling over shepherds, leading the Magi to Bethlehem, and filling our own dark Advent nights with glimmers of brilliance. And it’s also a season of wonder, a time for all of God’s children to marvel at what God has done – and will yet do – for the love of this broken, beautiful world.
This devotional is all about embracing light and wonder. It comes complete with simple, candlelight weekly services, biblical passages to read, prayers to pray, reflections to think about, practices to try, and more. And since the stars appeal to all ages, this devotional is designed to do the same: amazing facts interweave with engaging activities, big ideas, and the wondrous, star-studded stories of Advent and Christmas.
Perfect for individuals, families, small groups, and congregations who want to enrich their faith, deepen their wonder, and follow the stars to a renewed sense of hope, peace, joy, and love.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year C in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Advent season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions for the 8.5 x 11 devotional, and an e-reader version of the devotional as well. With this congregational license, any or all of these can be distributed (electronically or in hard copy) to members of your congregation.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. This resource is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Advent is a season of stars: twinkling over shepherds, leading the Magi to Bethlehem, and filling our own dark Advent nights with glimmers of brilliance. And it’s also a season of wonder, a time for all of God’s children to marvel at what God has done – and will yet do – for the love of this broken, beautiful world.
This devotional is all about embracing light and wonder. It comes complete with simple, candlelight weekly services, biblical passages to read, prayers to pray, reflections to think about, practices to try, and more. And since the stars appeal to all ages, this devotional is designed to do the same: amazing facts interweave with engaging activities, big ideas, and the wondrous, star-studded stories of Advent and Christmas.
Perfect for individuals, families, small groups, and congregations who want to enrich their faith, deepen their wonder, and follow the stars to a renewed sense of hope, peace, joy, and love.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year C in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Advent season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions for the 8.5 x 11 devotional, and an e-reader version of the devotional as well. With this congregational license, any or all of these can be distributed (electronically or in hard copy) to members of your congregation.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. This resource is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Magnify: Mary’s Song and the Magnificent Women of Advent
An Advent Devotional
Each Advent season, Christian communities all over the world return to Mary’s stirring song, the “Magnificat.” But the truth is, Mary doesn’t sing alone. She sings with Hannah, and Elizabeth, and Miriam, and Shiphrah, and Puah, and Rizpah, and Ruth – and a host of other magnificent women who “magnify” God’s mission of love and grace, preparing the way for Christmas morning and beyond.
In this Advent devotional, we focus on a few of those women in scripture who blazed the trail for Mary and Jesus, and who can inspire us, too, to join in the song of God's salvation, where the lowly are lifted up, the mighty are brought down from their thrones, and the hungry are filled with good things. Come, Jesus, come!
“Magnify: Mary’s Song and the Magnificent Women of Advent” comes complete with simple, candlelight weekly services, scriptural passages to read, meditations to discuss, practices to try, and more – all designed to help us explore the fascinating characters, big ideas, and deeper meanings of the season.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, and includes an editable window in which you can enter upcoming events from your family or church calendar.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Advent season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions for the 8.5 x 11 devotional, and an e-reader version of the devotional as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. This resource is for personal use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Magnify: Mary’s Song and the Magnificent Women of Advent
An Advent Devotional
Each Advent season, Christian communities all over the world return to Mary’s stirring song, the “Magnificat.” But the truth is, Mary doesn’t sing alone. She sings with Hannah, and Elizabeth, and Miriam, and Shiphrah, and Puah, and Rizpah, and Ruth – and a host of other magnificent women who “magnify” God’s mission of love and grace, preparing the way for Christmas morning and beyond.
In this Advent devotional, we focus on a few of those women in scripture who blazed the trail for Mary and Jesus, and who can inspire us, too, to join in the song of God's salvation, where the lowly are lifted up, the mighty are brought down from their thrones, and the hungry are filled with good things. Come, Jesus, come!
“Magnify: Mary’s Song and the Magnificent Women of Advent” comes complete with simple, candlelight weekly services, scriptural passages to read, meditations to discuss, practices to try, and more – all designed to help us explore the fascinating characters, big ideas, and deeper meanings of the season.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, and includes an editable window in which you can enter upcoming events from your church or family calendar.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Advent season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions for the 8.5 x 11 devotional, and an e-reader version of the devotional as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. This resource is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Magnify: Mary’s Song and the Magnificent Women of Advent
An Advent Devotional
Each Advent season, Christian communities all over the world return to Mary’s stirring song, the “Magnificat.” But the truth is, Mary doesn’t sing alone. She sings with Hannah, and Elizabeth, and Miriam, and Shiphrah, and Puah, and Rizpah, and Ruth – and a host of other magnificent women who “magnify” God’s mission of love and grace, preparing the way for Christmas morning and beyond.
In this Advent devotional, we focus on a few of those women in scripture who blazed the trail for Mary and Jesus, and who can inspire us, too, to join in the song of God's salvation, where the lowly are lifted up, the mighty are brought down from their thrones, and the hungry are filled with good things. Come, Jesus, come!
“Magnify: Mary’s Song and the Magnificent Women of Advent” comes complete with simple, candlelight weekly services, scriptural passages to read, meditations to discuss, practices to try, and more – all designed to help us explore the fascinating characters, big ideas, and deeper meanings of the season.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, and includes an editable window in which you can enter upcoming events from your church or family calendar.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Advent season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions for the 8.5 x 11 devotional, and an e-reader version of the devotional as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. This resource is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Magnify: Mary’s Song and the Magnificent Women of Advent
An Advent Devotional
Each Advent season, Christian communities all over the world return to Mary’s stirring song, the “Magnificat.” But the truth is, Mary doesn’t sing alone. She sings with Hannah, and Elizabeth, and Miriam, and Shiphrah, and Puah, and Rizpah, and Ruth – and a host of other magnificent women who “magnify” God’s mission of love and grace, preparing the way for Christmas morning and beyond.
In this Advent devotional, we focus on a few of those women in scripture who blazed the trail for Mary and Jesus, and who can inspire us, too, to join in the song of God's salvation, where the lowly are lifted up, the mighty are brought down from their thrones, and the hungry are filled with good things. Come, Jesus, come!
“Magnify: Mary’s Song and the Magnificent Women of Advent” comes complete with simple, candlelight weekly services, scriptural passages to read, meditations to discuss, practices to try, and more – all designed to help us explore the fascinating characters, big ideas, and deeper meanings of the season.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, and includes an editable window in which you can enter upcoming events from your church or family calendar.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Advent season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions for the 8.5 x 11 devotional, and an e-reader version of the devotional as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. This resource is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Advent is a season of stars: twinkling over shepherds, leading the Magi to Bethlehem, and filling our own dark Advent nights with glimmers of brilliance. And it’s also a season of wonder, a time for all of God’s children to marvel at what God has done – and will yet do – for the love of this broken, beautiful world.
This devotional is all about embracing light and wonder. It comes complete with simple, candlelight weekly services, biblical passages to read, prayers to pray, reflections to think about, practices to try, and more. And since the stars appeal to all ages, this devotional is designed to do the same: amazing facts interweave with engaging activities, big ideas, and the wondrous, star-studded stories of Advent and Christmas.
Perfect for individuals and families who want to enrich their faith, deepen their wonder, and follow the stars to a renewed sense of hope, peace, joy, and love.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year C in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Advent season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions for the 8.5 x 11 devotional, and an e-reader version of the devotional as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. This resource is for personal use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)