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Bloom in the Desert:
A Five-Week Curriculum Kit for Kids
“Bloom in the Desert” is a five-week, (sm)all-ages curriculum kit designed for Sunday School, Children’s Church, Children’s Sermons, or family use at home.
Inspired by the beautiful, resilient flowers of the North American desert, these resources explore how God calls each one of us to bloom – and also to welcome the stranger, reach out to one another in generosity, and so together create a garden where everyone can thrive.
The kit includes:
A Leader’s Guide, designed for five weeks in Sunday School, Children’s Church, home use, or as the basis for Children’s Sermons in worship.
Five interactive worship bulletins (or activity booklets) that can be used in worship, Sunday School, or at home.
Five companion coloring pages, beautifully illustrated and tied to each week’s theme.
Together, let’s imagine what it looks like to be a community where love can take root and grow, even in challenging times. In God’s great garden, all of us can bloom!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, including printing instructions (all components can be printed on 8.5 x 11 paper), as well as an e-reader version of the Leader’s Guide. 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 ;)
Bloom in the Desert:
A Five-Week Curriculum Kit for Kids
“Bloom in the Desert” is a five-week, (sm)all-ages curriculum kit designed for Sunday School, Children’s Church, Children’s Sermons, or family use at home.
Inspired by the beautiful, resilient flowers of the North American desert, these resources explore how God calls each one of us to bloom – and also to welcome the stranger, reach out to one another in generosity, and so together create a garden where everyone can thrive.
The kit includes:
A Leader’s Guide, designed for five weeks in Sunday School, Children’s Church, home use, or as the basis for Children’s Sermons in worship.
Five interactive worship bulletins (or activity booklets) that can be used in worship, Sunday School, or at home.
Five companion coloring pages, beautifully illustrated and tied to each week’s theme.
Together, let’s imagine what it looks like to be a community where love can take root and grow, even in challenging times. In God’s great garden, all of us can bloom!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, including printing instructions (all components can be printed on 8.5 x 11 paper), as well as an e-reader version of the Leader’s Guide. 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 ;)
Bloom in the Desert:
A Five-Week Curriculum Kit for Kids
“Bloom in the Desert” is a five-week, (sm)all-ages curriculum kit designed for Sunday School, Children’s Church, Children’s Sermons, or family use at home.
Inspired by the beautiful, resilient flowers of the North American desert, these resources explore how God calls each one of us to bloom – and also to welcome the stranger, reach out to one another in generosity, and so together create a garden where everyone can thrive.
The kit includes:
A Leader’s Guide, designed for five weeks in Sunday School, Children’s Church, home use, or as the basis for Children’s Sermons in worship.
Five interactive worship bulletins (or activity booklets) that can be used in worship, Sunday School, or at home.
Five companion coloring pages, beautifully illustrated and tied to each week’s theme.
Together, let’s imagine what it looks like to be a community where love can take root and grow, even in challenging times. In God’s great garden, all of us can bloom!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, including printing instructions (all components can be printed on 8.5 x 11 paper), as well as an e-reader version of the Leader’s Guide. 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 ;)
At its best, summer is a season of rest and joy – tapping into the ancient, sacred practice of sabbath restoration. Mary Oliver can help us reconnect with this dimension of summertime, savoring what she calls its “luminous sprawl of gifts.”
This devotional is designed to be flexible: use it as an individual practice of companionship with Oliver’s Devotions; or in partnership with family or friends; or with a small study group, or even a whole congregation. Spread it out over four weeks, four days, or a holiday weekend.
At each of the four steps, you’ll find a gentle rhythm to guide you: the lighting of a candle, a passage from Scripture to pair with poems in Oliver’s Devotions, a short prayer, and a song or two. Each step also includes a bouquet of “daily practices” to try, activities to help deepen your experience of the poems, the biblical passages, and the wider world they call us to love.
So grab your favorite Bible and Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver (the poems can also be found online). Step by step, we’ll make our way deep into the heart of summer, the heart of sabbath, and the heart of being human: joyful, rested, and free.
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 :)
At its best, summer is a season of rest and joy – tapping into the ancient, sacred practice of sabbath restoration. Mary Oliver can help us reconnect with this dimension of summertime, savoring what she calls its “luminous sprawl of gifts.”
This devotional is designed to be flexible: use it as an individual practice of companionship with Oliver’s Devotions; or in partnership with family or friends; or with a small study group, or even a whole congregation. Spread it out over four weeks, four days, or a holiday weekend.
At each of the four steps, you’ll find a gentle rhythm to guide you: the lighting of a candle, a passage from Scripture to pair with poems in Oliver’s Devotions, a short prayer, and a song or two. Each step also includes a bouquet of “daily practices” to try, activities to help deepen your experience of the poems, the biblical passages, and the wider world they call us to love.
So grab your favorite Bible and Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver (the poems can also be found online). Step by step, we’ll make our way deep into the heart of summer, the heart of sabbath, and the heart of being human: joyful, rested, and free.
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 :)
At its best, summer is a season of rest and joy – tapping into the ancient, sacred practice of sabbath restoration. Mary Oliver can help us reconnect with this dimension of summertime, savoring what she calls its “luminous sprawl of gifts.”
This devotional is designed to be flexible: use it as an individual practice of companionship with Oliver’s Devotions; or in partnership with family or friends; or with a small study group, or even a whole congregation. Spread it out over four weeks, four days, or a holiday weekend.
At each of the four steps, you’ll find a gentle rhythm to guide you: the lighting of a candle, a passage from Scripture to pair with poems in Oliver’s Devotions, a short prayer, and a song or two. Each step also includes a bouquet of “daily practices” to try, activities to help deepen your experience of the poems, the biblical passages, and the wider world they call us to love.
So grab your favorite Bible and Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver (the poems can also be found online). Step by step, we’ll make our way deep into the heart of summer, the heart of sabbath, and the heart of being human: joyful, rested, and free.
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 :)
At its best, summer is a season of rest and joy – tapping into the ancient, sacred practice of sabbath restoration. Mary Oliver can help us reconnect with this dimension of summertime, savoring what she calls its “luminous sprawl of gifts.”
This devotional is designed to be flexible: use it as an individual practice of companionship with Oliver’s Devotions; or in partnership with family or friends; or with a small study group, or even a whole congregation. Spread it out over four weeks, four days, or a holiday weekend.
At each of the four steps, you’ll find a gentle rhythm to guide you: the lighting of a candle, a passage from Scripture to pair with poems in Oliver’s Devotions, a short prayer, and a song or two. Each step also includes a bouquet of “daily practices” to try, activities to help deepen your experience of the poems, the biblical passages, and the wider world they call us to love.
So grab your favorite Bible and Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver (the poems can also be found online). Step by step, we’ll make our way deep into the heart of summer, the heart of sabbath, and the heart of being human: joyful, rested, and free.
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 :)
“Find Your Slow Summer” will help individuals and congregations soak in the summer season, going slow and savoring every moment. This beautifully designed, ten-page guide includes 50 slow summer ideas - but don’t think of it as a to-do list. Instead, it’s a menu of marvels from which you can pick and choose as the Spirit moves!
These ideas will invite you to kick off your shoes, climb trees, stay up late, catch fireflies, dig for worms, ban the busy, and slow down enough to enjoy God’s beauty all around (and, it comes with a super cute screensaver for all your devices!).
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and comes with printing instructions and a “Go Play” screensaver (or should we say "screensavor"?) for your devices! Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, Find Your Slow Summer is for personal/congregational use only, which means this booklet may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
“Find Your Slow Summer” will help individuals and congregations soak in the summer season, going slow and savoring every moment. This beautifully designed, ten-page guide includes 50 slow summer ideas - but don’t think of it as a to-do list. Instead, it’s a menu of marvels from which you can pick and choose as the Spirit moves!
These ideas will invite you to kick off your shoes, climb trees, stay up late, catch fireflies, dig for worms, ban the busy, and slow down enough to enjoy God’s beauty all around (and, it comes with a super cute screensaver for all your devices!).
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and comes with printing instructions and a “Go Play” screensaver (or should we say "screensavor"?) for your devices! Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, Find Your Slow Summer is for personal/congregational use only, which means this booklet may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
“Find Your Slow Summer” will help individuals and congregations soak in the summer season, going slow and savoring every moment. This beautifully designed, ten-page guide includes 50 slow summer ideas - but don’t think of it as a to-do list. Instead, it’s a menu of marvels from which you can pick and choose as the Spirit moves!
These ideas will invite you to kick off your shoes, climb trees, stay up late, catch fireflies, dig for worms, ban the busy, and slow down enough to enjoy God’s beauty all around (and, it comes with a super cute screensaver for all your devices!).
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and comes with printing instructions and a “Go Play” screensaver (or should we say "screensavor"?) for your devices! Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, Find Your Slow Summer is for personal/congregational use only, which means this booklet may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
“Find Your Slow Summer” will help individuals and congregations soak in the summer season, going slow and savoring every moment. This beautifully designed, ten-page guide includes 50 slow summer ideas - but don’t think of it as a to-do list. Instead, it’s a menu of marvels from which you can pick and choose as the Spirit moves!
These ideas will invite you to kick off your shoes, climb trees, stay up late, catch fireflies, dig for worms, ban the busy, and slow down enough to enjoy God’s beauty all around (and, it comes with a super cute screensaver for all your devices!).
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and comes with printing instructions and a “Go Play” screensaver (or should we say "screensavor"?) for your devices! Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, Find Your Slow Summer is for personal/congregational use only, which means this booklet may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Celebrate the summer through the twin delights of faith and music, tapping your toes and singing along to the bluegrass-and-gospel sounds of SALT’s internationally-acclaimed house band, Butterflyfish!
This beautifully designed, twenty-page guide includes over 50 summertime activity ideas, all organized around six Butterflyfish songs (MP3s of the songs are included in the download!) that’ll put pep in your step and faith in your heart. Look no further: your family’s “summer soundtrack” is here!
Each song brings a biblical story or theological idea to life, making it a springboard for activities the whole family can enjoy. So kick off your shoes, lay under the stars, or gather round the campfire: music is one of God’s greatest gifts, and this summer is the perfect time to savor it.
What’s more, “Sing! Play! Summer!” includes the lyrics to all the songs and an editable page on which you can enter key events in your family’s summer schedule.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8 ½ x 11 paper, a PDF for digital reading, MP3s of all the songs featured in the booklet, and printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files.
“Sing! Play! Summer!” is for personal use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold. :)
Celebrate the summer through the twin delights of faith and music, tapping your toes and singing along to the bluegrass-and-gospel sounds of SALT’s internationally-acclaimed house band, Butterflyfish!
This beautifully designed, twenty-page guide includes over 50 summertime activity ideas, all organized around six Butterflyfish songs (MP3s of the songs are included in the download!) that’ll put pep in your step and faith in your heart. Look no further: your “summer soundtrack” is here!
Each song brings a biblical story or theological idea to life, making it a springboard for activities that individuals, congregations, families, and children of all ages can enjoy. So kick off your shoes, lay under the stars, or gather round the campfire: music is one of God’s greatest gifts, and this summer is the perfect time to savor it.
What’s more, “Sing! Play! Summer!” includes the lyrics to all the songs and an editable page on which you can enter key events in your congregation's summer schedule.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8 ½ x 11 paper, a PDF for digital reading, MP3s of all the songs featured in the booklet, and printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files.
“Sing! Play! Summer!” is for personal or congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold. :)
Celebrate the summer through the twin delights of faith and music, tapping your toes and singing along to the bluegrass-and-gospel sounds of SALT’s internationally-acclaimed house band, Butterflyfish!
This beautifully designed, twenty-page guide includes over 50 summertime activity ideas, all organized around six Butterflyfish songs (MP3s of the songs are included in the download!) that’ll put pep in your step and faith in your heart. Look no further: your “summer soundtrack” is here!
Each song brings a biblical story or theological idea to life, making it a springboard for activities that individuals, congregations, families, and children of all ages can enjoy. So kick off your shoes, lay under the stars, or gather round the campfire: music is one of God’s greatest gifts, and this summer is the perfect time to savor it.
What’s more, “Sing! Play! Summer!” includes the lyrics to all the songs and an editable page on which you can enter key events in your congregation's summer schedule.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8 ½ x 11 paper, a PDF for digital reading, MP3s of all the songs featured in the booklet, and printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files.
“Sing! Play! Summer!” is for personal or congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold. :)
Celebrate the summer through the twin delights of faith and music, tapping your toes and singing along to the bluegrass-and-gospel sounds of SALT’s internationally-acclaimed house band, Butterflyfish!
This beautifully designed, twenty-page guide includes over 50 summertime activity ideas, all organized around six Butterflyfish songs (MP3s of the songs are included in the download!) that’ll put pep in your step and faith in your heart. Look no further: your “summer soundtrack” is here!
Each song brings a biblical story or theological idea to life, making it a springboard for activities that individuals, congregations, families, and children of all ages can enjoy. So kick off your shoes, lay under the stars, or gather round the campfire: music is one of God’s greatest gifts, and this summer is the perfect time to savor it.
What’s more, “Sing! Play! Summer!” includes the lyrics to all the songs and an editable page on which you can enter key events in your congregation's summer schedule.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8 ½ x 11 paper, a PDF for digital reading, MP3s of all the songs featured in the booklet, and printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files.
“Sing! Play! Summer!” is for personal or congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold. :)
When the weather turns warmer, the delights of summer come calling - and this twenty-page guide (the sequel to “Sing! Play! Summer!”) is chock full of fresh, witty ideas for making this summer “the most okayest summer ever!”
Written by the amazing (and hilarious!) Rev. Quinn Caldwell, the “‘Great and Small’ Guide to the Most Okayest Summer Ever!” is organized around six toe-tapping, boogie-in-the-backyard songs from SALT’s internationally-acclaimed house band, Butterflyfish (MP3s of the songs are included in the download).
Each song brings a biblical story or theological idea to life, making it a springboard for activities and conversations that individuals, families, and children of all ages can enjoy. Music is one of God’s greatest gifts, and this summer is the perfect time to savor it.
What’s more, this “Great and Small” guide includes the lyrics to all the songs and an editable page on which you can enter your summer schedule and/or most okayest summer memories.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8 ½ x 11 paper, a PDF for digital reading, MP3s of all the songs featured in the booklet, and printing instructions.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files.
“‘Great and Small’ Guide to the Most Okayest Summer Ever” is for personal use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
When the weather turns warmer, the delights of summer come calling - and this twenty-page guide (the sequel to “Sing! Play! Summer!”) is chock full of fresh, witty ideas for making this summer “the most okayest summer ever!”
Written by the amazing (and hilarious!) Rev. Quinn Caldwell, the “‘Great and Small’ Guide to the Most Okayest Summer Ever!” is organized around six toe-tapping, boogie-in-the-backyard songs from SALT’s internationally-acclaimed house band, Butterflyfish (MP3s of the songs are included in the download).
Each song brings a biblical story or theological idea to life, making it a springboard for activities and conversations that individuals, families, and children of all ages can enjoy. Music is one of God’s greatest gifts, and this summer is the perfect time to savor it.
What’s more, this “Great and Small” guide includes the lyrics to all the songs and an editable page on which you can enter your summer schedule and/or most okayest summer memories.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8 ½ x 11 paper, a PDF for digital reading, MP3s of all the songs featured in the booklet, and printing instructions.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files.
“‘Great and Small’ Guide to the Most Okayest Summer Ever” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
When the weather turns warmer, the delights of summer come calling - and this twenty-page guide (the sequel to “Sing! Play! Summer!”) is chock full of fresh, witty ideas for making this summer “the most okayest summer ever!”
Written by the amazing (and hilarious!) Rev. Quinn Caldwell, the “‘Great and Small’ Guide to the Most Okayest Summer Ever!” is organized around six toe-tapping, boogie-in-the-backyard songs from SALT’s internationally-acclaimed house band, Butterflyfish (MP3s of the songs are included in the download).
Each song brings a biblical story or theological idea to life, making it a springboard for activities and conversations that individuals, families, and children of all ages can enjoy. Music is one of God’s greatest gifts, and this summer is the perfect time to savor it.
What’s more, this “Great and Small” guide includes the lyrics to all the songs and an editable page on which you can enter your summer schedule and/or most okayest summer memories.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8 ½ x 11 paper, a PDF for digital reading, MP3s of all the songs featured in the booklet, and printing instructions.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files.
“‘Great and Small’ Guide to the Most Okayest Summer Ever” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
When the weather turns warmer, the delights of summer come calling - and this twenty-page guide (the sequel to “Sing! Play! Summer!”) is chock full of fresh, witty ideas for making this summer “the most okayest summer ever!”
Written by the amazing (and hilarious!) Rev. Quinn Caldwell, the “‘Great and Small’ Guide to the Most Okayest Summer Ever!” is organized around six toe-tapping, boogie-in-the-backyard songs from SALT’s internationally-acclaimed house band, Butterflyfish (MP3s of the songs are included in the download).
Each song brings a biblical story or theological idea to life, making it a springboard for activities and conversations that individuals, families, and children of all ages can enjoy. Music is one of God’s greatest gifts, and this summer is the perfect time to savor it.
What’s more, this “Great and Small” guide includes the lyrics to all the songs and an editable page on which you can enter your summer schedule and/or most okayest summer memories.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8 ½ x 11 paper, a PDF for digital reading, MP3s of all the songs featured in the booklet, and printing instructions.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files.
“‘Great and Small’ Guide to the Most Okayest Summer Ever” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
Let’s Make Something Beautiful: A Giving Campaign Suite
Above all, a giving campaign is an opportunity to celebrate and invest in what’s most beautiful about your church community, from worship to mission to transforming lives. And God knows the world needs more beauty and goodness these days!
Organized around the refrain from Genesis, “And God saw that it was good,” this fully customizable kit is designed to make this year’s giving campaign the best and most beautiful yet.
The kit includes:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign (three or four weeks’ worth), including Sermon Starters, Calls to Worship, and Benedictions
“Best Practice” options for your campaign, including an engaging “beauty survey” to help identify and celebrate the congregation’s favorite “most beautiful things” about your community and ministry
A “30-Day Beauty Challenge” to help turn our attention to the beauty in our everyday lives, helping to kindle wonder and gratitude
Eye-catching art work to bring the campaign together, perfect for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign-specific prompts to encourage community conversation and a spirit of gratitude and generosity
(And check out SALT’s six other stewardship kits, each including these resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “A Chorus of Generosity,” “All Creatures Great and Small,” “Abundant Life,” “Grace in Action,” “A Future with Hope,” and “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed to your congregation electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. “Let’s Make Something Beautiful: A Giving Campaign Suite” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
Let’s Make Something Beautiful: A Giving Campaign Suite
Above all, a giving campaign is an opportunity to celebrate and invest in what’s most beautiful about your church community, from worship to mission to transforming lives. And God knows the world needs more beauty and goodness these days!
Organized around the refrain from Genesis, “And God saw that it was good,” this fully customizable kit is designed to make this year’s giving campaign the best and most beautiful yet.
The kit includes:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign (three or four weeks’ worth), including Sermon Starters, Calls to Worship, and Benedictions
“Best Practice” options for your campaign, including an engaging “beauty survey” to help identify and celebrate the congregation’s favorite “most beautiful things” about your community and ministry
A “30-Day Beauty Challenge” to help turn our attention to the beauty in our everyday lives, helping to kindle wonder and gratitude
Eye-catching art work to bring the campaign together, perfect for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign-specific prompts to encourage community conversation and a spirit of gratitude and generosity
(And check out SALT’s six other stewardship kits, each including these resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “A Chorus of Generosity,” “All Creatures Great and Small,” “Abundant Life,” “Grace in Action,” “A Future with Hope,” and “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed to your congregation electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. “Let’s Make Something Beautiful: A Giving Campaign Suite” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
Let’s Make Something Beautiful: A Giving Campaign Suite
Above all, a giving campaign is an opportunity to celebrate and invest in what’s most beautiful about your church community, from worship to mission to transforming lives. And God knows the world needs more beauty and goodness these days!
Organized around the refrain from Genesis, “And God saw that it was good,” this fully customizable kit is designed to make this year’s giving campaign the best and most beautiful yet.
The kit includes:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign (three or four weeks’ worth), including Sermon Starters, Calls to Worship, and Benedictions
“Best Practice” options for your campaign, including an engaging “beauty survey” to help identify and celebrate the congregation’s favorite “most beautiful things” about your community and ministry
A “30-Day Beauty Challenge” to help turn our attention to the beauty in our everyday lives, helping to kindle wonder and gratitude
Eye-catching art work to bring the campaign together, perfect for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign-specific prompts to encourage community conversation and a spirit of gratitude and generosity
(And check out SALT’s six other stewardship kits, each including these resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “A Chorus of Generosity,” “All Creatures Great and Small,” “Abundant Life,” “Grace in Action,” “A Future with Hope,” and “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed to your congregation electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. “Let’s Make Something Beautiful: A Giving Campaign Suite” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
A Chorus of Generosity: A Giving Campaign Suite
What is a “church” really? At its heart, it’s a community on a mission: to sing, and to listen, and to give – not only to each other, but also to the wider world God calls us to love.
“A Chorus of Generosity: A Giving Campaign Suite” is a fully customizable kit designed to give you and your team a beautiful, practical framework for your own campaign.
Organized around Psalm 100’s call to “make a joyful noise to God, all the earth,” and featuring many other songs in Scripture and in our lives, this kit is designed to help your congregation joyfully participate in God’s symphony of generosity.
The kit includes:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign (four weeks’ worth), including Sermon Starters, Calls to Worship, and Benedictions
“Best Practice” options for your campaign, including an engaging “music survey” to help identify and celebrate the congregation’s favorite hymns and spiritual songs
A “30-Day Generosity Challenge” to help broaden and deepen what it means to be generous in our everyday lives
Eye-catching art work to bring the campaign together, perfect for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign-specific prompts to encourage community conversation and a spirit of gratitude and generosity
(And check out SALT’s five other stewardship kits, each including these resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “All Creatures Great and Small,” “Abundant Life,” “Grace in Action,” “A Future with Hope,” and “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed to your congregation electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. “A Chorus of Generosity: A Giving Campaign Suite” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
A Chorus of Generosity: A Giving Campaign Suite
What is a “church” really? At its heart, it’s a community on a mission: to sing, and to listen, and to give – not only to each other, but also to the wider world God calls us to love.
“A Chorus of Generosity: A Giving Campaign Suite” is a fully customizable kit designed to give you and your team a beautiful, practical framework for your own campaign.
Organized around Psalm 100’s call to “make a joyful noise to God, all the earth,” and featuring many other songs in Scripture and in our lives, this kit is designed to help your congregation joyfully participate in God’s symphony of generosity.
The kit includes:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign (four weeks’ worth), including Sermon Starters, Calls to Worship, and Benedictions
“Best Practice” options for your campaign, including an engaging “music survey” to help identify and celebrate the congregation’s favorite hymns and spiritual songs
A “30-Day Generosity Challenge” to help broaden and deepen what it means to be generous in our everyday lives
Eye-catching art work to bring the campaign together, perfect for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign-specific prompts to encourage community conversation and a spirit of gratitude and generosity
(And check out SALT’s five other stewardship kits, each including these resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “All Creatures Great and Small,” “Abundant Life,” “Grace in Action,” “A Future with Hope,” and “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed to your congregation electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. “A Chorus of Generosity: A Giving Campaign Suite” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
A Chorus of Generosity: A Giving Campaign Suite
What is a “church” really? At its heart, it’s a community on a mission: to sing, and to listen, and to give – not only to each other, but also to the wider world God calls us to love.
“A Chorus of Generosity: A Giving Campaign Suite” is a fully customizable kit designed to give you and your team a beautiful, practical framework for your own campaign.
Organized around Psalm 100’s call to “make a joyful noise to God, all the earth,” and featuring many other songs in Scripture and in our lives, this kit is designed to help your congregation joyfully participate in God’s symphony of generosity.
The kit includes:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign (four weeks’ worth), including Sermon Starters, Calls to Worship, and Benedictions
“Best Practice” options for your campaign, including an engaging “music survey” to help identify and celebrate the congregation’s favorite hymns and spiritual songs
A “30-Day Generosity Challenge” to help broaden and deepen what it means to be generous in our everyday lives
Eye-catching art work to bring the campaign together, perfect for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign-specific prompts to encourage community conversation and a spirit of gratitude and generosity
(And check out SALT’s five other stewardship kits, each including these resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “All Creatures Great and Small,” “Abundant Life,” “Grace in Action,” “A Future with Hope,” and “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed to your congregation electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. “A Chorus of Generosity: A Giving Campaign Suite” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
At its heart, a vibrant stewardship campaign is an opportunity to live into our deepest calling: to generously care for our community, for all God’s children, great and small.
“All Creatures Great and Small: A Giving Campaign Suite” is a fully customizable kit designed to give you and your team a beautiful, practical framework for your own campaign of stewardship, care, and generosity.
Organized around Psalm 104's celebration of all God's creatures, including humanity, this kit is designed to help your congregation explore what "being human" is really all about: creativity, generosity, and joy. At any age and stage of life, when we give and care and love, we become the people God made us to be!
The kit includes:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
For families, an engaging “All Ages Pledge Poster,” to help include all God's children in the campaign!
Worship resource ideas for the campaign (four weeks’ worth), including Sermon Starters, Calls to Worship, Calls to Offering, Prayers of Dedication, and Benedictions
Engaging art work to bring the campaign together, perfect for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign-specific prompts to encourage community conversation and a spirit of gratitude and joy
(And check out SALT’s four other stewardship kits, each including these resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “Abundant Life,” “Grace in Action,” “A Future with Hope,” and “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed to your congregation electronically as well.
At its heart, a vibrant stewardship campaign is an opportunity to live into our deepest calling: to generously care for our community, for all God’s children, great and small.
“All Creatures Great and Small: A Giving Campaign Suite” is a fully customizable kit designed to give you and your team a beautiful, practical framework for your own campaign of stewardship, care, and generosity.
Organized around Psalm 104's celebration of all God's creatures, including humanity, this kit is designed to help your congregation explore what "being human" is really all about: creativity, generosity, and joy. At any age and stage of life, when we give and care and love, we become the people God made us to be!
The kit includes:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
For families, an engaging “All Ages Pledge Poster,” to help include all God's children in the campaign!
Worship resource ideas for the campaign (four weeks’ worth), including Sermon Starters, Calls to Worship, Calls to Offering, Prayers of Dedication, and Benedictions
Engaging art work to bring the campaign together, perfect for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign-specific prompts to encourage community conversation and a spirit of gratitude and joy
(And check out SALT’s four other stewardship kits, each including these resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “Abundant Life,” “Grace in Action,” “A Future with Hope,” and “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed to your congregation electronically as well.
At its heart, a vibrant stewardship campaign is an opportunity to live into our deepest calling: to generously care for our community, for all God’s children, great and small.
“All Creatures Great and Small: A Giving Campaign Suite” is a fully customizable kit designed to give you and your team a beautiful, practical framework for your own campaign of stewardship, care, and generosity.
Organized around Psalm 104's celebration of all God's creatures, including humanity, this kit is designed to help your congregation explore what "being human" is really all about: creativity, generosity, and joy. At any age and stage of life, when we give and care and love, we become the people God made us to be!
The kit includes:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
For families, an engaging “All Ages Pledge Poster,” to help include all God's children in the campaign!
Worship resource ideas for the campaign (four weeks’ worth), including Sermon Starters, Calls to Worship, Calls to Offering, Prayers of Dedication, and Benedictions
Engaging art work to bring the campaign together, perfect for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign-specific prompts to encourage community conversation and a spirit of gratitude and joy
(And check out SALT’s four other stewardship kits, each including these resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “Abundant Life,” “Grace in Action,” “A Future with Hope,” and “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed to your congregation electronically as well.
The best giving campaigns emphasize not scarcity but rather abundance: God’s generosity, God’s mission, and God’s invitation to all to live a truly abundant life.
“Abundant Life: A Giving Campaign Suite” is a fully customizable kit designed to give you or your team a beautiful, practical framework for your own campaign of abundance and generosity.
Organized around Jesus' declaration that “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” (John 10:10), this kit explores God’s mission of community, compassion, justice, and love – and how your church participates in that mission every day.
The kit includes:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign, including Sermon Starters, Calls to Worship, Calls to Offering, Prayers of Dedication, and Benedictions
Engaging art work to bring the campaign together, perfect for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign-specific prompts to encourage community conversation and a spirit of gratitude
(And check out SALT’s three other stewardship kits, each including the same set of resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “Grace in Action,” “A Future with Hope” and “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed to your congregation electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. “Abundant Life: A Giving Campaign Suite” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
The best giving campaigns emphasize not scarcity but rather abundance: God’s generosity, God’s mission, and God’s invitation to all to live a truly abundant life.
“Abundant Life: A Giving Campaign Suite” is a fully customizable kit designed to give you or your team a beautiful, practical framework for your own campaign of abundance and generosity.
Organized around Jesus' declaration that “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” (John 10:10), this kit explores God’s mission of community, compassion, justice, and love – and how your church participates in that mission every day.
The kit includes:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign, including Sermon Starters, Calls to Worship, Calls to Offering, Prayers of Dedication, and Benedictions
Engaging art work to bring the campaign together, perfect for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign-specific prompts to encourage community conversation and a spirit of gratitude
(And check out SALT’s three other stewardship kits, each including the same set of resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “Grace in Action,” “A Future with Hope” and “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed to your congregation electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. “Abundant Life: A Giving Campaign Suite” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
The best giving campaigns emphasize not scarcity but rather abundance: God’s generosity, God’s mission, and God’s invitation to all to live a truly abundant life.
“Abundant Life: A Giving Campaign Suite” is a fully customizable kit designed to give you or your team a beautiful, practical framework for your own campaign of abundance and generosity.
Organized around Jesus' declaration that “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” (John 10:10), this kit explores God’s mission of community, compassion, justice, and love – and how your church participates in that mission every day.
The kit includes:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign, including Sermon Starters, Calls to Worship, Calls to Offering, Prayers of Dedication, and Benedictions
Engaging art work to bring the campaign together, perfect for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign-specific prompts to encourage community conversation and a spirit of gratitude
(And check out SALT’s three other stewardship kits, each including the same set of resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “Grace in Action,” “A Future with Hope” and “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed to your congregation electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. “Abundant Life: A Giving Campaign Suite” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
A successful giving campaign doesn’t just raise needed funds – it’s also a golden opportunity to invest in our values, connect with each other, and most important of all, live into becoming the people God is calling us to be.
“Grace in Action: A Giving Campaign Suite” is based on one simple, powerful idea at the heart of Christian faith: God is gracefully generous, and we – children of God created in the image of God – are born to be gracefully generous, too. Not because we “should,” but because graceful generosity is a beautiful delight – and because it’s who we really are!
Based on three beloved biblical stories (the epic story of creation, the Parable of the Prodigal Son, and the Parable of the Good Samaritan), “Grace in Action” is a ready-to-go, customizable kit of resources, including:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign, including Sermon Starters, Calls to Worship, Calls to Offering, Prayers of Dedication, and Benedictions
A lovely social media collection of campaign specific prompts to encourage community conversation and gratitude
(And check out SALT’s two other stewardship kits, each including the same set of resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “A Future with Hope” and “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed to your congregation electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. “Grace in Action: A Giving Campaign Suite” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
A successful giving campaign doesn’t just raise needed funds – it’s also a golden opportunity to invest in our values, connect with each other, and most important of all, live into becoming the people God is calling us to be.
“Grace in Action: A Giving Campaign Suite” is based on one simple, powerful idea at the heart of Christian faith: God is gracefully generous, and we – children of God created in the image of God – are born to be gracefully generous, too. Not because we “should,” but because graceful generosity is a beautiful delight – and because it’s who we really are!
Based on three beloved biblical stories (the epic story of creation, the Parable of the Prodigal Son, and the Parable of the Good Samaritan), “Grace in Action” is a ready-to-go, customizable kit of resources, including:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign, including Sermon Starters, Calls to Worship, Calls to Offering, Prayers of Dedication, and Benedictions
A lovely social media collection of campaign specific prompts to encourage community conversation and gratitude
(And check out SALT’s two other stewardship kits, each including the same set of resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “A Future with Hope” and “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed to your congregation electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. “Grace in Action: A Giving Campaign Suite” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
A successful giving campaign doesn’t just raise needed funds – it’s also a golden opportunity to invest in our values, connect with each other, and most important of all, live into becoming the people God is calling us to be.
“Grace in Action: A Giving Campaign Suite” is based on one simple, powerful idea at the heart of Christian faith: God is gracefully generous, and we – children of God created in the image of God – are born to be gracefully generous, too. Not because we “should,” but because graceful generosity is a beautiful delight – and because it’s who we really are!
Based on three beloved biblical stories (the epic story of creation, the Parable of the Prodigal Son, and the Parable of the Good Samaritan), “Grace in Action” is a ready-to-go, customizable kit of resources, including:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign, including Sermon Starters, Calls to Worship, Calls to Offering, Prayers of Dedication, and Benedictions
A lovely social media collection of campaign specific prompts to encourage community conversation and gratitude
(And check out SALT’s two other stewardship kits, each including the same set of resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “A Future with Hope” and “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed to your congregation electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. “Grace in Action: A Giving Campaign Suite” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
Planning your next giving campaign? Wishing for a plug-and-play kit of tools to help make this one the best ever?
SALT’s team has pulled together today’s best stewardship campaign practices; a compelling theological theme; and a clean, beautiful design aesthetic to create “A Future with Hope: A Stewardship Campaign Suite for a New Day.” It’s a ready-to-go, customizable kit of resources, including:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign, including Call to Worship, Call to Offering, Prayer of Dedication, Benediction, and Specific Resources for Preaching
Campaign clip art, for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign specific prompts to encourage community conversation and gratitude
The campaign is built around Jeremiah 29:11: “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says God, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” The rhythms of diaspora and gathering, exile and return, have been part of the life of faith for generations - and as the world opens up, we can all look ahead to the next chapter, “a future with hope.”
(And check out SALT’s other stewardship kit, the same set of resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. “A Future with Hope: A Stewardship Campaign Suite for a New Day” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
Planning your next giving campaign? Wishing for a plug-and-play kit of tools to help make this one the best ever?
SALT’s team has pulled together today’s best stewardship campaign practices; a compelling theological theme; and a clean, beautiful design aesthetic to create “A Future with Hope: A Stewardship Campaign Suite for a New Day.” It’s a ready-to-go, customizable kit of resources, including:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign, including Call to Worship, Call to Offering, Prayer of Dedication, Benediction, and Specific Resources for Preaching
Campaign clip art, for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign specific prompts to encourage community conversation and gratitude
The campaign is built around Jeremiah 29:11: “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says God, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” The rhythms of diaspora and gathering, exile and return, have been part of the life of faith for generations - and as the world opens up, we can all look ahead to the next chapter, “a future with hope.”
(And check out SALT’s other stewardship kit, the same set of resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. “A Future with Hope: A Stewardship Campaign Suite for a New Day” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
Planning your next giving campaign? Wishing for a plug-and-play kit of tools to help make this one the best ever?
SALT’s team has pulled together today’s best stewardship campaign practices; a compelling theological theme; and a clean, beautiful design aesthetic to create “A Future with Hope: A Stewardship Campaign Suite for a New Day.” It’s a ready-to-go, customizable kit of resources, including:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead
A beautifully designed, customizable pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign, including Call to Worship, Call to Offering, Prayer of Dedication, Benediction, and Specific Resources for Preaching
Campaign clip art, for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign specific prompts to encourage community conversation and gratitude
The campaign is built around Jeremiah 29:11: “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says God, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” The rhythms of diaspora and gathering, exile and return, have been part of the life of faith for generations - and as the world opens up, we can all look ahead to the next chapter, “a future with hope.”
(And check out SALT’s other stewardship kit, the same set of resources with different content and a different organizing theme: “Together for Joy.”)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. “A Future with Hope: A Stewardship Campaign Suite for a New Day” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
For congregations everywhere, these are days of reinvention - and the annual giving campaign is no exception. With this in mind, SALT’s team has pulled together today’s best stewardship campaign practices; a compelling theological theme; and a clean, beautiful design aesthetic to create “Together for Joy: A Stewardship Campaign Suite for a New Day.” It’s a plug-and-play, customizable kit of resources for your next giving campaign, including:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead (in coral, blue, and black and white)
A beautifully designed pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign, including Call to Worship, Call to Offering, Prayer of Dedication, Benediction, and Specific Resources for Preaching
Campaign clip art, for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign specific prompts to encourage community conversation and gratitude
The campaign is built around Psalm 98: “Sing to God a new song, for God has done marvelous things. Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy.” Staying together through the delights and struggles of life - being “together for joy” - has never been more important. And while change brings financial challenges in its wake, it also brings fresh opportunities to sing to God a new song, for God has done - and will do - marvelous things.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
“Together for Joy: A Stewardship Campaign Suite for a New Day” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
For congregations everywhere, these are days of reinvention - and the annual giving campaign is no exception. With this in mind, SALT’s team has pulled together today’s best stewardship campaign practices; a compelling theological theme; and a clean, beautiful design aesthetic to create “Together for Joy: A Stewardship Campaign Suite for a New Day.” It’s a plug-and-play, customizable kit of resources for your next giving campaign, including:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead (in coral, blue, and black and white)
A beautifully designed pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign, including Call to Worship, Call to Offering, Prayer of Dedication, Benediction, and Specific Resources for Preaching
Campaign clip art, for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign specific prompts to encourage community conversation and gratitude
The campaign is built around Psalm 98: “Sing to God a new song, for God has done marvelous things. Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy.” Staying together through the delights and struggles of life - being “together for joy” - has never been more important. And while change brings financial challenges in its wake, it also brings fresh opportunities to sing to God a new song, for God has done - and will do - marvelous things.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
“Together for Joy: A Stewardship Campaign Suite for a New Day” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
For congregations everywhere, these are days of reinvention - and the annual giving campaign is no exception. With this in mind, SALT’s team has pulled together today’s best stewardship campaign practices; a compelling theological theme; and a clean, beautiful design aesthetic to create “Together for Joy: A Stewardship Campaign Suite for a New Day.” It’s a plug-and-play, customizable kit of resources for your next giving campaign, including:
A series of three letters, customizable to your context
Campaign Logo and Letterhead (in coral, blue, and black and white)
A beautifully designed pledge card and giving chart
Worship resource ideas for the campaign, including Call to Worship, Call to Offering, Prayer of Dedication, Benediction, and Specific Resources for Preaching
Campaign clip art, for bulletins, newsletters, email, website, social media, etc.
A lovely social media collection of campaign specific prompts to encourage community conversation and gratitude
The campaign is built around Psalm 98: “Sing to God a new song, for God has done marvelous things. Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy.” Staying together through the delights and struggles of life - being “together for joy” - has never been more important. And while change brings financial challenges in its wake, it also brings fresh opportunities to sing to God a new song, for God has done - and will do - marvelous things.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable stewardship kit that includes editable Word Docs, PDFs, PNGs, and printing/usage instructions for everything. In addition, the suite also includes Canva versions of the assets (Canva is a free, user-friendly design platform that allows you to customize virtually everything about the assets to fit your context). Moreover, everything in this kit can be distributed electronically as well.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
“Together for Joy: A Stewardship Campaign Suite for a New Day” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
Holy Week Is for Making Us Whole:
A Constructive Devotional for a Divisive Time
For Christians, Holy Week is the most sacred time of the year. It’s a time to reflect on the world’s brokenness, God’s call to wholeness, and our own commitments to repair.
And not a moment too soon. We live in a time of profound turmoil, fragmentation, and partisan conflict. Now more than ever: How can the stories of Holy Week enrich and enliven our faith? How can Christians personally and communally respond in this time of division and rising tyranny, without exacerbating the very divisions we hope to help heal? How can we help build up the Beloved Community, even when we disagree?
Holy Week is for all of these questions and more. Holy Week is for making us whole.
In this week-long devotional, each holiday – Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday – includes a simple service: a biblical reading, a reflection, an opening and closing prayer, and a few suggested songs. A circle of candles (tealights, for example) is gradually extinguished, one by one, as we move through the week – and then is relit and expanded with the radiant, hopeful joy of Easter morning.
And along the way, we explore key themes and practices essential not only to Holy Week, but also to faithful Christian life in times like these: standing up for truth without partisanship; listening and speaking with love; loving our enemies; and living in solidarity.
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 ;)
Holy Week Is for Making Us Whole:
A Constructive Devotional for a Divisive Time
For Christians, Holy Week is the most sacred time of the year. It’s a time to reflect on the world’s brokenness, God’s call to wholeness, and our own commitments to repair.
And not a moment too soon. We live in a time of profound turmoil, fragmentation, and partisan conflict. Now more than ever: How can the stories of Holy Week enrich and enliven our faith? How can Christians personally and communally respond in this time of division and rising tyranny, without exacerbating the very divisions we hope to help heal? How can we help build up the Beloved Community, even when we disagree?
Holy Week is for all of these questions and more. Holy Week is for making us whole.
In this week-long devotional, each holiday – Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday – includes a simple service: a biblical reading, a reflection, an opening and closing prayer, and a few suggested songs. A circle of candles (tealights, for example) is gradually extinguished, one by one, as we move through the week – and then is relit and expanded with the radiant, hopeful joy of Easter morning.
And along the way, we explore key themes and practices essential not only to Holy Week, but also to faithful Christian life in times like these: standing up for truth without partisanship; listening and speaking with love; loving our enemies; and living in solidarity.
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 ;)
Holy Week Is for Making Us Whole:
A Constructive Devotional for a Divisive Time
For Christians, Holy Week is the most sacred time of the year. It’s a time to reflect on the world’s brokenness, God’s call to wholeness, and our own commitments to repair.
And not a moment too soon. We live in a time of profound turmoil, fragmentation, and partisan conflict. Now more than ever: How can the stories of Holy Week enrich and enliven our faith? How can Christians personally and communally respond in this time of division and rising tyranny, without exacerbating the very divisions we hope to help heal? How can we help build up the Beloved Community, even when we disagree?
Holy Week is for all of these questions and more. Holy Week is for making us whole.
In this week-long devotional, each holiday – Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday – includes a simple service: a biblical reading, a reflection, an opening and closing prayer, and a few suggested songs. A circle of candles (tealights, for example) is gradually extinguished, one by one, as we move through the week – and then is relit and expanded with the radiant, hopeful joy of Easter morning.
And along the way, we explore key themes and practices essential not only to Holy Week, but also to faithful Christian life in times like these: standing up for truth without partisanship; listening and speaking with love; loving our enemies; and living in solidarity.
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 ;)
Holy Week Is for Making Us Whole:
A Constructive Devotional for a Divisive Time
For Christians, Holy Week is the most sacred time of the year. It’s a time to reflect on the world’s brokenness, God’s call to wholeness, and our own commitments to repair.
And not a moment too soon. We live in a time of profound turmoil, fragmentation, and partisan conflict. Now more than ever: How can the stories of Holy Week enrich and enliven our faith? How can Christians personally and communally respond in this time of division and rising tyranny, without exacerbating the very divisions we hope to help heal? How can we help build up the Beloved Community, even when we disagree?
Holy Week is for all of these questions and more. Holy Week is for making us whole.
In this week-long devotional, each holiday – Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday – includes a simple service: a biblical reading, a reflection, an opening and closing prayer, and a few suggested songs. A circle of candles (tealights, for example) is gradually extinguished, one by one, as we move through the week – and then is relit and expanded with the radiant, hopeful joy of Easter morning.
And along the way, we explore key themes and practices essential not only to Holy Week, but also to faithful Christian life in times like these: standing up for truth without partisanship; listening and speaking with love; loving our enemies; and living in solidarity.
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 ;)
Understanding the Cross: A Home-Based Holy Week Devotional on Jesus’ “Seven Last Words”
The cross is everywhere: inside sanctuaries and atop church steeples, in jewelry and art, tattoos and logos, billboards and graffiti.
But what does the cross actually mean? How should we understand it?
In this Holy Week devotional, we explore seven ways of looking at the cross, using as points of entry Jesus’ traditional “seven last words.” Taken together, these different lines of sight create a complementary whole, as well as a reminder that there is no single “right answer” to what the cross means for us today. To approach the cross is to embark upon a lifetime of contemplation and struggle, inquiry and insight, wonder and praise.
Each day of the week, Sunday to Saturday, includes simple devotional service: a biblical reading, a reflection, and an opening and closing prayer. A circle of candles (tealights, for example) is extinguished, one by one, as we approach Good Friday - and the empty tomb of Easter morning.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8.5 x 11 paper, an e-reader version, a printable version, and printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files. We recommend downloading onto a laptop or desktop, not a tablet, since they are sometimes finicky with downloads. Once you download the files, you can easily transfer them to a tablet if you wish.
"Holy Week Tenebrae: A Home-Based Devotional" is for personal use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Understanding the Cross: A Home-Based Holy Week Devotional on Jesus’ “Seven Last Words”
The cross is everywhere: inside sanctuaries and atop church steeples, in jewelry and art, tattoos and logos, billboards and graffiti.
But what does the cross actually mean? How should we understand it?
In this devotional, we explore seven ways of looking at the cross, using as points of entry Jesus’ traditional “seven last words.” Taken together, these different lines of sight create a complementary whole, as well as a reminder that there is no single “right answer” to what the cross means for us today. To approach the cross is to embark upon a lifetime of contemplation and struggle, inquiry and insight, wonder and praise.
Each day of the week, Sunday to Saturday, includes simple devotional service: a biblical reading, a reflection, and an opening and closing prayer. A circle of candles (tealights, for example) is extinguished, one by one, as we approach Good Friday - and the empty tomb of Easter morning.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8.5 x 11 paper, an e-reader version, a printable version, and printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files. We recommend downloading onto a laptop or desktop, not a tablet, since they are sometimes finicky with downloads. Once you download the files, you can easily transfer them to a tablet if you wish.
"Holy Week Tenebrae: A Home-Based Devotional" is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the size of congregational license purchased, or resold :)
Understanding the Cross: A Home-Based Holy Week Devotional on Jesus’ “Seven Last Words”
The cross is everywhere: inside sanctuaries and atop church steeples, in jewelry and art, tattoos and logos, billboards and graffiti.
But what does the cross actually mean? How should we understand it?
In this devotional, we explore seven ways of looking at the cross, using as points of entry Jesus’ traditional “seven last words.” Taken together, these different lines of sight create a complementary whole, as well as a reminder that there is no single “right answer” to what the cross means for us today. To approach the cross is to embark upon a lifetime of contemplation and struggle, inquiry and insight, wonder and praise.
Each day of the week, Sunday to Saturday, includes simple devotional service: a biblical reading, a reflection, and an opening and closing prayer. A circle of candles (tealights, for example) is extinguished, one by one, as we approach Good Friday - and the empty tomb of Easter morning.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8.5 x 11 paper, an e-reader version, a printable version, and printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files. We recommend downloading onto a laptop or desktop, not a tablet, since they are sometimes finicky with downloads. Once you download the files, you can easily transfer them to a tablet if you wish.
"Holy Week Tenebrae: A Home-Based Devotional" is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the size of congregational license purchased, or resold :)
Understanding the Cross: A Home-Based Holy Week Devotional on Jesus’ “Seven Last Words”
The cross is everywhere: inside sanctuaries and atop church steeples, in jewelry and art, tattoos and logos, billboards and graffiti.
But what does the cross actually mean? How should we understand it?
In this devotional, we explore seven ways of looking at the cross, using as points of entry Jesus’ traditional “seven last words.” Taken together, these different lines of sight create a complementary whole, as well as a reminder that there is no single “right answer” to what the cross means for us today. To approach the cross is to embark upon a lifetime of contemplation and struggle, inquiry and insight, wonder and praise.
Each day of the week, Sunday to Saturday, includes simple devotional service: a biblical reading, a reflection, and an opening and closing prayer. A circle of candles (tealights, for example) is extinguished, one by one, as we approach Good Friday - and the empty tomb of Easter morning.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8.5 x 11 paper, an e-reader version, a printable version, and printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files. We recommend downloading onto a laptop or desktop, not a tablet, since they are sometimes finicky with downloads. Once you download the files, you can easily transfer them to a tablet if you wish.
"Holy Week Tenebrae: A Home-Based Devotional" is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the size of congregational license purchased, or resold :)
Life Stories: A 40-Day Devotional on Madeleine L’Engle’s A Circle of Quiet
The Bible is brimming with stories of struggle, pain, joy, and wonder – just like the stories of our lives.
In this 40-day devotional – perfect for the season of Lent, or any other seven-week span – we set out on a pilgrimage with Madeleine L’Engle as our guide, exploring biblical stories alongside passages from her classic memoir, A Circle of Quiet.
Created in collaboration with the stewards of L’Engle’s legacy, this resource invites us to follow her lead, retelling the stories of our lives as we take stock of how far we’ve come, reconnect with where we are, and turn the page toward the future, catching sight of what God is calling us to do next.
L’Engle is the author of the beloved A Wrinkle in Time – and also a celebrated poet, playwright, and memoirist, winner of the Newbery Medal and a National Humanities Medal, and one of most imaginative, engaging Christian writers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
“Life Stories: A 40-Day Devotional on Madeleine L’Engle’s A Circle of Quiet” comes complete with biblical passages, reflections, writing prompts, activities, and extended excerpts from A Circle of Quiet printed directly into the devotional.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary during Lent – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season, or indeed during any seven-week span, any time of year.
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 :)
Life Stories: A 40-Day Devotional on Madeleine L’Engle’s A Circle of Quiet
The Bible is brimming with stories of struggle, pain, joy, and wonder – just like the stories of our lives.
In this 40-day devotional – perfect for the season of Lent, or any other seven-week span – we set out on a pilgrimage with Madeleine L’Engle as our guide, exploring biblical stories alongside passages from her classic memoir, A Circle of Quiet.
Created in collaboration with the stewards of L’Engle’s legacy, this resource invites us to follow her lead, retelling the stories of our lives as we take stock of how far we’ve come, reconnect with where we are, and turn the page toward the future, catching sight of what God is calling us to do next.
L’Engle is the author of the beloved A Wrinkle in Time – and also a celebrated poet, playwright, and memoirist, winner of the Newbery Medal and a National Humanities Medal, and one of most imaginative, engaging Christian writers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
“Life Stories: A 40-Day Devotional on Madeleine L’Engle’s A Circle of Quiet” comes complete with biblical passages, reflections, writing prompts, activities, and extended excerpts from A Circle of Quiet printed directly into the devotional.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary during Lent – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season, or indeed during any seven-week span, any time of year.
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 :)
Life Stories: A 40-Day Devotional on Madeleine L’Engle’s A Circle of Quiet
The Bible is brimming with stories of struggle, pain, joy, and wonder – just like the stories of our lives.
In this 40-day devotional – perfect for the season of Lent, or any other seven-week span – we set out on a pilgrimage with Madeleine L’Engle as our guide, exploring biblical stories alongside passages from her classic memoir, A Circle of Quiet.
Created in collaboration with the stewards of L’Engle’s legacy, this resource invites us to follow her lead, retelling the stories of our lives as we take stock of how far we’ve come, reconnect with where we are, and turn the page toward the future, catching sight of what God is calling us to do next.
L’Engle is the author of the beloved A Wrinkle in Time – and also a celebrated poet, playwright, and memoirist, winner of the Newbery Medal and a National Humanities Medal, and one of most imaginative, engaging Christian writers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
“Life Stories: A 40-Day Devotional on Madeleine L’Engle’s A Circle of Quiet” comes complete with biblical passages, reflections, writing prompts, activities, and extended excerpts from A Circle of Quiet printed directly into the devotional.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary during Lent – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season, or indeed during any seven-week span, any time of year.
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 :)
Life Stories: A 40-Day Devotional on Madeleine L’Engle’s A Circle of Quiet
The Bible is brimming with stories of struggle, pain, joy, and wonder – just like the stories of our lives.
In this 40-day devotional – perfect for the season of Lent, or any other seven-week span – we set out on a pilgrimage with Madeleine L’Engle as our guide, exploring biblical stories alongside passages from her classic memoir, A Circle of Quiet.
Created in collaboration with the stewards of L’Engle’s legacy, this resource invites us to follow her lead, retelling the stories of our lives as we take stock of how far we’ve come, reconnect with where we are, and turn the page toward the future, catching sight of what God is calling us to do next.
L’Engle is the author of the beloved A Wrinkle in Time – and also a celebrated poet, playwright, and memoirist, winner of the Newbery Medal and a National Humanities Medal, and one of most imaginative, engaging Christian writers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
“Life Stories: A 40-Day Devotional on Madeleine L’Engle’s A Circle of Quiet” comes complete with biblical passages, reflections, writing prompts, activities, and extended excerpts from A Circle of Quiet printed directly into the devotional.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary during Lent – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season, or indeed during any seven-week span, any time of year.
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 :)
The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing. + Isaiah 14:7
In this Lenten devotional, biblical texts and simple, accessible practices walk hand-in-hand with Wendell Berry’s poetic vision of sabbath and the natural world. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Wendell Berry’s This Day: Collected and New Sabbath Poems (the poems may also be found online). Week by week, we’ll walk through the woods together toward Easter morning, keeping sabbath as we go — with Wendell Berry as our guide.
This resource includes introductions to both the Lenten season and the ancient practice of sabbath keeping, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming worship services and other events before printing. The result is a resource that can become an organic part of your everyday life.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary — but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season. Think about pairing this devotional with SALT's "Lent Wendell Berry Collection" of art, perfect for posting up on your fridge — or on social media.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and also an e-reader version of the devotional. 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. :)
The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing. + Isaiah 14:7
In this Lenten devotional, biblical texts and simple, accessible practices walk hand-in-hand with Wendell Berry’s poetic vision of sabbath and the natural world. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Wendell Berry’s This Day: Collected and New Sabbath Poems (the poems may also be found online). Week by week, we’ll walk through the woods together toward Easter morning, keeping sabbath as we go — with Wendell Berry as our guide.
This resource includes introductions to both the Lenten season and the ancient practice of sabbath keeping, as well as an editable page on which you can enter your church’s name, upcoming worship services, and other events before printing. The result is a resource that looks and feels like an organic part of the life of your congregation.
As always, this devotional can stand alone, or it can be used in tandem with SALT’s "Lent Wendell Berry Collection" of clip art (for bulletins or screens), and/or one of SALT’s Customizable Short Films (for example, “Rise and Mend”). Use these resources together for a winsome, seamlessly integrated approach to the Lenten season.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary — but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and also an e-reader version of the devotional.
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. :)
The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing. + Isaiah 14:7
In this Lenten devotional, biblical texts and simple, accessible practices walk hand-in-hand with Wendell Berry’s poetic vision of sabbath and the natural world. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Wendell Berry’s This Day: Collected and New Sabbath Poems (the poems may also be found online). Week by week, we’ll walk through the woods together toward Easter morning, keeping sabbath as we go — with Wendell Berry as our guide.
This resource includes introductions to both the Lenten season and the ancient practice of sabbath keeping, as well as an editable page on which you can enter your church’s name, upcoming worship services, and other events before printing. The result is a resource that looks and feels like an organic part of the life of your congregation.
As always, this devotional can stand alone, or it can be used in tandem with SALT’s "Lent Wendell Berry Collection" of clip art (for bulletins or screens), and/or one of SALT’s Customizable Short Films (for example, “Rise and Mend”). Use these resources together for a winsome, seamlessly integrated approach to the Lenten season.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary — but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and also an e-reader version of the devotional.
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. :)
The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing. + Isaiah 14:7
In this Lenten devotional, biblical texts and simple, accessible practices walk hand-in-hand with Wendell Berry’s poetic vision of sabbath and the natural world. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Wendell Berry’s This Day: Collected and New Sabbath Poems (the poems may also be found online). Week by week, we’ll walk through the woods together toward Easter morning, keeping sabbath as we go — with Wendell Berry as our guide.
This resource includes introductions to both the Lenten season and the ancient practice of sabbath keeping, as well as an editable page on which you can enter your church’s name, upcoming worship services, and other events before printing. The result is a resource that looks and feels like an organic part of the life of your congregation.
As always, this devotional can stand alone, or it can be used in tandem with SALT’s "Lent Wendell Berry Collection" of clip art (for bulletins or screens), and/or one of SALT’s Customizable Short Films (for example, “Rise and Mend”). Use these resources together for a winsome, seamlessly integrated approach to the Lenten season.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary — but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and also an e-reader version of the devotional.
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. :)
From the gray of Ash Wednesday to the brilliant dawn of Easter Sunday, the season of Lent is a journey through color. And so what better guides to this journey than the words of Scripture and the art of Henri Matisse, one of the most daring, influential artists in modern history?
(For a family-oriented version of this devotional, check out “Into the Wild: A Family-Friendly Devotional on Henri Matisse and the Season of Lent.” And by the way, the two resources are designed so they can be used side-by-side, for families who want to explore the season together, across generations.)
In this devotional full of Scripture, art, and weekly practices, we walk alongside Matisse from his childhood in northern France to what he called his “masterpiece,” the Chapel of the Rosary in Vence.
He once said he liked to pray with a pencil: “At the moment I go every morning to say my prayers, pencil in hand; I stand in front of a pomegranate tree covered in blossom, each flower at a different stage, and I watch their transformation… filled with admiration for the work of God. Is this not a way of praying?”
So grab a pencil (or a paintbrush!), your favorite Bible, and a decent internet connection (all the paintings referenced here can be found online, and each purchase comes with a companion “Link Sheet” pdf for guidance). Week by week, we’ll travel through the colors of Lent – all the way to the beautiful, joyful dawn of Easter morning.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to all the art mentioned in the devotional.
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 :)
From the gray of Ash Wednesday to the brilliant dawn of Easter Sunday, the season of Lent is a journey through color. And so what better guides to this journey than the words of Scripture and the art of Henri Matisse, one of the most daring, influential artists in modern history?
(For a family-oriented version of this devotional, check out “Into the Wild: A Family-Friendly Devotional on Henri Matisse and the Season of Lent.” And by the way, the two resources are designed so they can be used side-by-side, for congregations who want to explore the season together, across generations.)
In this devotional full of Scripture, art, and weekly practices, we walk alongside Matisse from his childhood in northern France to what he called his “masterpiece,” the Chapel of the Rosary in Vence.
He once said he liked to pray with a pencil: “At the moment I go every morning to say my prayers, pencil in hand; I stand in front of a pomegranate tree covered in blossom, each flower at a different stage, and I watch their transformation… filled with admiration for the work of God. Is this not a way of praying?”
So grab a pencil (or a paintbrush!), your favorite Bible, and a decent internet connection (all the paintings referenced here can be found online, and each purchase comes with a companion “Link Sheet” pdf for guidance). Week by week, we’ll travel through the colors of Lent – all the way to the beautiful, joyful dawn of Easter morning.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to all the art mentioned in the devotional. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
From the gray of Ash Wednesday to the brilliant dawn of Easter Sunday, the season of Lent is a journey through color. And so what better guides to this journey than the words of Scripture and the art of Henri Matisse, one of the most daring, influential artists in modern history?
(For a family-oriented version of this devotional, check out “Into the Wild: A Family-Friendly Devotional on Henri Matisse and the Season of Lent.” And by the way, the two resources are designed so they can be used side-by-side, for congregations who want to explore the season together, across generations.)
In this devotional full of Scripture, art, and weekly practices, we walk alongside Matisse from his childhood in northern France to what he called his “masterpiece,” the Chapel of the Rosary in Vence.
He once said he liked to pray with a pencil: “At the moment I go every morning to say my prayers, pencil in hand; I stand in front of a pomegranate tree covered in blossom, each flower at a different stage, and I watch their transformation… filled with admiration for the work of God. Is this not a way of praying?”
So grab a pencil (or a paintbrush!), your favorite Bible, and a decent internet connection (all the paintings referenced here can be found online, and each purchase comes with a companion “Link Sheet” pdf for guidance). Week by week, we’ll travel through the colors of Lent – all the way to the beautiful, joyful dawn of Easter morning.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to all the art mentioned in the devotional. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
From the gray of Ash Wednesday to the brilliant dawn of Easter Sunday, the season of Lent is a journey through color. And so what better guides to this journey than the words of Scripture and the art of Henri Matisse, one of the most daring, influential artists in modern history?
(For a family-oriented version of this devotional, check out “Into the Wild: A Family-Friendly Devotional on Henri Matisse and the Season of Lent.” And by the way, the two resources are designed so they can be used side-by-side, for congregations who want to explore the season together, across generations.)
In this devotional full of Scripture, art, and weekly practices, we walk alongside Matisse from his childhood in northern France to what he called his “masterpiece,” the Chapel of the Rosary in Vence.
He once said he liked to pray with a pencil: “At the moment I go every morning to say my prayers, pencil in hand; I stand in front of a pomegranate tree covered in blossom, each flower at a different stage, and I watch their transformation… filled with admiration for the work of God. Is this not a way of praying?”
So grab a pencil (or a paintbrush!), your favorite Bible, and a decent internet connection (all the paintings referenced here can be found online, and each purchase comes with a companion “Link Sheet” pdf for guidance). Week by week, we’ll travel through the colors of Lent – all the way to the beautiful, joyful dawn of Easter morning.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to all the art mentioned in the devotional. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
Into the Wild: A Family-Friendly Devotional on Henri Matisse and the Season of Lent
The Season of Lent is a walk into the wild, a 40-day adventure filled with wild beasts, wild love, beauties, challenges, visions – and bold, bright colors.
In this family-friendly Lenten devotional full of Scripture, art, and activities, we take this adventure with Henri Matisse, one of the most daring and beloved artists in modern history. From his childhood in northern France to what he called his “masterpiece,” the Chapel of the Rosary in Vence, Matisse explored faith and wildness throughout his life.
He once said he liked to pray with a pencil: “At the moment I go every morning to say my prayers, pencil in hand; I stand in front of a pomegranate tree covered in blossom, each flower at a different stage, and I watch their transformation… filled with admiration for the work of God. Is this not a way of praying?”
So grab a pencil (or a crayon, or a paintbrush!), your favorite Bible, and a decent internet connection (all the paintings referenced here can be found online; each purchase comes with a companion “Link Sheet” pdf for guidance). Week by week, with the words of Scripture and the art of Henri Matisse as our guides, we’ll head into the wild – all the way to the beautiful, joyful love of Easter morning.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season.
(For a version of this devotional designed for grown-ups, check out “Henri Matisse and the Colors of Lent.” It’s a deeper dive into Lent’s big ideas and Matisse’s amazing art. And by the way, the two resources are designed so they can be used side-by-side, for families or congregations who want to explore the season together, across generations.)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to all the art mentioned in the devotional.
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 :)
Into the Wild: A Family-Friendly Devotional on Henri Matisse and the Season of Lent
The Season of Lent is a walk into the wild, a 40-day adventure filled with wild beasts, wild love, beauties, challenges, visions – and bold, bright colors.
In this family-friendly Lenten devotional full of Scripture, art, and activities, we take this adventure with Henri Matisse, one of the most daring and beloved artists in modern history. From his childhood in northern France to what he called his “masterpiece,” the Chapel of the Rosary in Vence, Matisse explored faith and wildness throughout his life.
He once said he liked to pray with a pencil: “At the moment I go every morning to say my prayers, pencil in hand; I stand in front of a pomegranate tree covered in blossom, each flower at a different stage, and I watch their transformation… filled with admiration for the work of God. Is this not a way of praying?”
So grab a pencil (or a crayon, or a paintbrush!), your favorite Bible, and a decent internet connection (all the paintings referenced here can be found online; each purchase comes with a companion “Link Sheet” pdf for guidance). Week by week, with the words of Scripture and the art of Henri Matisse as our guides, we’ll head into the wild – all the way to the beautiful, joyful love of Easter morning.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season.
(For a version of this devotional designed for grown-ups, check out “Henri Matisse and the Colors of Lent.” It’s a deeper dive into Lent’s big ideas and Matisse’s amazing art. And by the way, the two resources are designed so they can be used side-by-side, for families or congregations who want to explore the season together, across generations.)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to all the paintings mentioned in the devotional. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
Into the Wild: A Family-Friendly Devotional on Henri Matisse and the Season of Lent
The Season of Lent is a walk into the wild, a 40-day adventure filled with wild beasts, wild love, beauties, challenges, visions – and bold, bright colors.
In this family-friendly Lenten devotional full of Scripture, art, and activities, we take this adventure with Henri Matisse, one of the most daring and beloved artists in modern history. From his childhood in northern France to what he called his “masterpiece,” the Chapel of the Rosary in Vence, Matisse explored faith and wildness throughout his life.
He once said he liked to pray with a pencil: “At the moment I go every morning to say my prayers, pencil in hand; I stand in front of a pomegranate tree covered in blossom, each flower at a different stage, and I watch their transformation… filled with admiration for the work of God. Is this not a way of praying?”
So grab a pencil (or a crayon, or a paintbrush!), your favorite Bible, and a decent internet connection (all the paintings referenced here can be found online; each purchase comes with a companion “Link Sheet” pdf for guidance). Week by week, with the words of Scripture and the art of Henri Matisse as our guides, we’ll head into the wild – all the way to the beautiful, joyful love of Easter morning.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season.
(For a version of this devotional designed for grown-ups, check out “Henri Matisse and the Colors of Lent.” It’s a deeper dive into Lent’s big ideas and Matisse’s amazing art. And by the way, the two resources are designed so they can be used side-by-side, for families or congregations who want to explore the season together, across generations.)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to all the paintings mentioned in the devotional. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
Into the Wild: A Family-Friendly Devotional on Henri Matisse and the Season of Lent
The Season of Lent is a walk into the wild, a 40-day adventure filled with wild beasts, wild love, beauties, challenges, visions – and bold, bright colors.
In this family-friendly Lenten devotional full of Scripture, art, and activities, we take this adventure with Henri Matisse, one of the most daring and beloved artists in modern history. From his childhood in northern France to what he called his “masterpiece,” the Chapel of the Rosary in Vence, Matisse explored faith and wildness throughout his life.
He once said he liked to pray with a pencil: “At the moment I go every morning to say my prayers, pencil in hand; I stand in front of a pomegranate tree covered in blossom, each flower at a different stage, and I watch their transformation… filled with admiration for the work of God. Is this not a way of praying?”
So grab a pencil (or a crayon, or a paintbrush!), your favorite Bible, and a decent internet connection (all the paintings referenced here can be found online; each purchase comes with a companion “Link Sheet” pdf for guidance). Week by week, with the words of Scripture and the art of Henri Matisse as our guides, we’ll head into the wild – all the way to the beautiful, joyful love of Easter morning.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Lenten season.
(For a version of this devotional designed for grown-ups, check out “Henri Matisse and the Colors of Lent.” It’s a deeper dive into Lent’s big ideas and Matisse’s amazing art. And by the way, the two resources are designed so they can be used side-by-side, for families or congregations who want to explore the season together, across generations.)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to all the paintings mentioned in the devotional. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
40-Day “Love Builds Up” Family Challenge
SALT’s “40-Day ‘Love Builds Up’ Family Challenge” is the perfect way for families of all shapes and sizes to strengthen spiritual muscles and emotional health during Lent. We could all use a little training - and a little practice!
Here’s the challenge: For each of the six weeks of Lent, spend some time at the beginning of the week (Sunday night, maybe?) reading that week’s Bible passage together. Talk as a family about the suggested topic, using the devotional’s optional conversation prompts if you like. Commit to taking on an action or practice for that week - and then just watch as the Realm of God fills, strengthens, and beautifies your house and the world!
SALT teamed up with Rev. Quinn Caldwell - author, pastor, and preacher extraordinaire! - to create this thoughtful and engaging Lenten resource. It comes complete with an editable page on which you can enter any events on your family’s calendar - service projects, upcoming worship services, and other Lenten activities - before printing. The result is a devotional that looks and feels like your own, organically integrated into the life of your family and congregation.
Files: This listing is for downloadable PDFs and comes with printing instructions. It’s designed for printing on legal size paper; if your printer cannot accommodate that size paper, Staples (or another local printer) can print it. For ease of printing and duplication, this resource is designed in black and white (so it won’t break the bank!).
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, “40-Day ‘Love Builds Up’ Family Challenge” is for personal use only, which means these pages may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
40-Day “Love Builds Up” Family Challenge
SALT’s “40-Day ‘Love Builds Up’ Family Challenge” is the perfect way for families of all shapes and sizes to strengthen spiritual muscles and emotional health during Lent. We could all use a little training - and a little practice!
Here’s the challenge: For each of the six weeks of Lent, spend some time at the beginning of the week (Sunday night, maybe?) reading that week’s Bible passage together. Talk as a family about the suggested topic, using the devotional’s optional conversation prompts if you like. Commit to taking on an action or practice for that week - and then just watch as the Realm of God fills, strengthens, and beautifies your house and the world!
SALT teamed up with Rev. Quinn Caldwell - author, pastor, and preacher extraordinaire! - to create this thoughtful and engaging Lenten resource. It comes complete with an editable page on which you can enter your church's name, upcoming worship services, and other Lenten events before printing. The result is a devotional that looks and feels like your own, organically integrated into the life of your family and congregation.
Files: This listing is for downloadable PDFs and comes with printing instructions. It’s designed for printing on legal size paper; if your home or church printer cannot accommodate that size paper, Staples (or another local printer) can print it. For ease of printing and duplication, this resource is designed in black and white (so it won’t break the bank!).
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, “40-Day ‘Love Builds Up’ Family Challenge” is for personal/congregational use only, which means these pages may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
40-Day “Love Builds Up” Family Challenge
SALT’s “40-Day ‘Love Builds Up’ Family Challenge” is the perfect way for families of all shapes and sizes to strengthen spiritual muscles and emotional health during Lent. We could all use a little training - and a little practice!
Here’s the challenge: For each of the six weeks of Lent, spend some time at the beginning of the week (Sunday night, maybe?) reading that week’s Bible passage together. Talk as a family about the suggested topic, using the devotional’s optional conversation prompts if you like. Commit to taking on an action or practice for that week - and then just watch as the Realm of God fills, strengthens, and beautifies your house and the world!
SALT teamed up with Rev. Quinn Caldwell - author, pastor, and preacher extraordinaire! - to create this thoughtful and engaging Lenten resource. It comes complete with an editable page on which you can enter your church's name, upcoming worship services, and other Lenten events before printing. The result is a devotional that looks and feels like your own, organically integrated into the life of your family and congregation.
Files: This listing is for downloadable PDFs and comes with printing instructions. It’s designed for printing on legal size paper; if your home or church printer cannot accommodate that size paper, Staples (or another local printer) can print it. For ease of printing and duplication, this resource is designed in black and white (so it won’t break the bank!).
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, “40-Day ‘Love Builds Up’ Family Challenge” is for personal/congregational use only, which means these pages may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
40-Day “Love Builds Up” Family Challenge
SALT’s “40-Day ‘Love Builds Up’ Family Challenge” is the perfect way for families of all shapes and sizes to strengthen spiritual muscles and emotional health during Lent. We could all use a little training - and a little practice!
Here’s the challenge: For each of the six weeks of Lent, spend some time at the beginning of the week (Sunday night, maybe?) reading that week’s Bible passage together. Talk as a family about the suggested topic, using the devotional’s optional conversation prompts if you like. Commit to taking on an action or practice for that week - and then just watch as the Realm of God fills, strengthens, and beautifies your house and the world!
SALT teamed up with Rev. Quinn Caldwell - author, pastor, and preacher extraordinaire! - to create this thoughtful and engaging Lenten resource. It comes complete with an editable page on which you can enter your church's name, upcoming worship services, and other Lenten events before printing. The result is a devotional that looks and feels like your own, organically integrated into the life of your family and congregation.
Files: This listing is for downloadable PDFs and comes with printing instructions. It’s designed for printing on legal size paper; if your home or church printer cannot accommodate that size paper, Staples (or another local printer) can print it. For ease of printing and duplication, this resource is designed in black and white (so it won’t break the bank!).
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, “40-Day ‘Love Builds Up’ Family Challenge” is for personal/congregational use only, which means these pages may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
The Poetry of Lent: A Lenten Companion to Mary Oliver's "Devotions"
Every journey needs a guide - and what better guide to the 40 days of Lent than the beloved poet, Mary Oliver?
Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, Oliver is widely celebrated as an accessible, insightful observer of the natural world, the life of faith, and the interplay between the two. Imagine a six-week journey with Oliver at your side, illuminating ancient passages of scripture; provoking bite-sized meditations on key Lenten themes; and pointing toward everyday practices for individuals and families. All you need is this devotional, a Bible, and a copy of Oliver’s wonderful collection, Devotions (the poems can also be found online).
As always, this resource can stand alone, or it can be used in tandem with SALT’s suite of hand-illustrated clip art for Lent (for bulletins or screens), and/or with SALT’s Customizable Short Film The Poetry of Lent. Use these resources together for a winsome, seamlessly integrated approach to the Lenten season.
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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and also an e-reader version of the devotional. 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, duplicated, or resold. :)
The Poetry of Lent: A Lenten Companion to Mary Oliver's "Devotions"
Every journey needs a guide - and what better guide to the 40 days of Lent than the beloved poet, Mary Oliver?
Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, Oliver is widely celebrated as an accessible, insightful observer of the natural world, the life of faith, and the interplay between the two. Imagine a six-week journey with Oliver at your side, illuminating ancient passages of scripture; provoking bite-sized meditations on key Lenten themes; and pointing toward everyday practices for individuals, families, and congregations. All you need is this devotional, a Bible, and a copy of Oliver’s wonderful collection, Devotions (the poems can also be found online).
What’s more, The Poetry of Lent: A Lenten Companion to Mary Oliver’s Devotions includes an editable page on which you can enter your church’s name, upcoming worship services, and other events before printing. The result is a devotional resource that looks and feels like an organic part of the life of your congregation.
As always, this resource can stand alone, or it can be used in tandem with SALT’s suite of hand-illustrated clip art for Lent (for bulletins or screens), and/or with SALT’s Customizable Short Film The Poetry of Lent. Use these resources together for a winsome, seamlessly integrated approach to the Lenten season.
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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and also an e-reader version of the devotional. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
This resource is for personal and congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold. :)
The Poetry of Lent: A Lenten Companion to Mary Oliver's "Devotions"
Every journey needs a guide - and what better guide to the 40 days of Lent than the beloved poet, Mary Oliver?
Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, Oliver is widely celebrated as an accessible, insightful observer of the natural world, the life of faith, and the interplay between the two. Imagine a six-week journey with Oliver at your side, illuminating ancient passages of scripture; provoking bite-sized meditations on key Lenten themes; and pointing toward everyday practices for individuals, families, and congregations. All you need is this devotional, a Bible, and a copy of Oliver’s wonderful collection, Devotions (the poems can also be found online).
What’s more, The Poetry of Lent: A Lenten Companion to Mary Oliver’s Devotions includes an editable page on which you can enter your church’s name, upcoming worship services, and other events before printing. The result is a devotional resource that looks and feels like an organic part of the life of your congregation.
As always, this resource can stand alone, or it can be used in tandem with SALT’s suite of hand-illustrated clip art for Lent (for bulletins or screens), and/or with SALT’s Customizable Short Film The Poetry of Lent. Use these resources together for a winsome, seamlessly integrated approach to the Lenten season.
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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and also an e-reader version of the devotional. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
This resource is for personal and congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold. :)
The Poetry of Lent: A Lenten Companion to Mary Oliver's "Devotions"
Every journey needs a guide - and what better guide to the 40 days of Lent than the beloved poet, Mary Oliver?
Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, Oliver is widely celebrated as an accessible, insightful observer of the natural world, the life of faith, and the interplay between the two. Imagine a six-week journey with Oliver at your side, illuminating ancient passages of scripture; provoking bite-sized meditations on key Lenten themes; and pointing toward everyday practices for individuals, families, and congregations. All you need is this devotional, a Bible, and a copy of Oliver’s wonderful collection, Devotions (the poems can also be found online).
What’s more, The Poetry of Lent: A Lenten Companion to Mary Oliver’s Devotions includes an editable page on which you can enter your church’s name, upcoming worship services, and other events before printing. The result is a devotional resource that looks and feels like an organic part of the life of your congregation.
As always, this resource can stand alone, or it can be used in tandem with SALT’s suite of hand-illustrated clip art for Lent (for bulletins or screens), and/or with SALT’s Customizable Short Film The Poetry of Lent. Use these resources together for a winsome, seamlessly integrated approach to the Lenten season.
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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and also an e-reader version of the devotional. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
This resource is for personal and congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold. :)
CLIMATE + FAITH:
HOW WE CAN HELP MEET THE GREATEST CHALLENGE IN HUMAN HISTORY
2023 was Earth’s hottest year in recorded history. The time has come: God’s call to action – to protect and preserve a healthy climate for all – is ringing like a church bell.
Indeed, in virtually every transformative movement – from abolitionism to women’s suffrage to child labor protections – people of faith have been at the center of the action. To love the world, and put our love into practice. To care for creation, and pass it on to the next generation better than we found it.
This seven-week, 40-day devotional takes a “love-and-act” approach (rather than “doom-and-gloom”), building on our love for our neighbors, near and far, and our love for God, Maker of heaven and earth.
So grab your favorite Bible and a decent internet connection (each purchase comes with a “Link Sheet” pdf with links to excellent video and written resources). Step by step, we’ll engage with Scripture and tradition, science and faith – all for the sake of building a custom-made, solution-oriented action plan for participating in the Spirit’s ongoing, transformative movement for the life of the world.
This 40-day devotional can be used any time of year, including (but not limited to) the Season of Lent; each week includes references to classic biblical texts, including the Lenten passages from Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since its themes are universal, this resource can be used fruitfully during any seven-week span, or adapted to a weekend or full-day retreat.
Finally, each devotional also includes an editable “Events” page on the back, on which you can add your church name and any upcoming services or events you want to highlight.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to excellent video and written resources.
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 :)
CLIMATE + FAITH:
HOW WE CAN HELP MEET THE GREATEST CHALLENGE IN HUMAN HISTORY
2023 was Earth’s hottest year in recorded history. The time has come: God’s call to action – to protect and preserve a healthy climate for all – is ringing like a church bell.
Indeed, in virtually every transformative movement – from abolitionism to women’s suffrage to child labor protections – people of faith have been at the center of the action. To love the world, and put our love into practice. To care for creation, and pass it on to the next generation better than we found it.
This seven-week, 40-day devotional takes a “love-and-act” approach (rather than “doom-and-gloom”), building on our love for our neighbors, near and far, and our love for God, Maker of heaven and earth.
So grab your favorite Bible and a decent internet connection (each purchase comes with a “Link Sheet” pdf with links to excellent video and written resources). Step by step, we’ll engage with Scripture and tradition, science and faith – all for the sake of building a custom-made, solution-oriented action plan for participating in the Spirit’s ongoing, transformative movement for the life of the world.
This 40-day devotional can be used any time of year, including (but not limited to) the Season of Lent; each week includes references to classic biblical texts, including the Lenten passages from Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since its themes are universal, this resource can be used fruitfully during any seven-week span, or adapted to a weekend or full-day retreat.
Finally, each devotional also includes an editable “Events” page on the back, on which you can add your church name and any upcoming services or events you want to highlight.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to excellent video and written resources. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
CLIMATE + FAITH:
HOW WE CAN HELP MEET THE GREATEST CHALLENGE IN HUMAN HISTORY
2023 was Earth’s hottest year in recorded history. The time has come: God’s call to action – to protect and preserve a healthy climate for all – is ringing like a church bell.
Indeed, in virtually every transformative movement – from abolitionism to women’s suffrage to child labor protections – people of faith have been at the center of the action. To love the world, and put our love into practice. To care for creation, and pass it on to the next generation better than we found it.
This seven-week, 40-day devotional takes a “love-and-act” approach (rather than “doom-and-gloom”), building on our love for our neighbors, near and far, and our love for God, Maker of heaven and earth.
So grab your favorite Bible and a decent internet connection (each purchase comes with a “Link Sheet” pdf with links to excellent video and written resources). Step by step, we’ll engage with Scripture and tradition, science and faith – all for the sake of building a custom-made, solution-oriented action plan for participating in the Spirit’s ongoing, transformative movement for the life of the world.
This 40-day devotional can be used any time of year, including (but not limited to) the Season of Lent; each week includes references to classic biblical texts, including the Lenten passages from Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since its themes are universal, this resource can be used fruitfully during any seven-week span, or adapted to a weekend or full-day retreat.
Finally, each devotional also includes an editable “Events” page on the back, on which you can add your church name and any upcoming services or events you want to highlight.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to excellent video and written resources. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
CLIMATE + FAITH:
HOW WE CAN HELP MEET THE GREATEST CHALLENGE IN HUMAN HISTORY
2023 was Earth’s hottest year in recorded history. The time has come: God’s call to action – to protect and preserve a healthy climate for all – is ringing like a church bell.
Indeed, in virtually every transformative movement – from abolitionism to women’s suffrage to child labor protections – people of faith have been at the center of the action. To love the world, and put our love into practice. To care for creation, and pass it on to the next generation better than we found it.
This seven-week, 40-day devotional takes a “love-and-act” approach (rather than “doom-and-gloom”), building on our love for our neighbors, near and far, and our love for God, Maker of heaven and earth.
So grab your favorite Bible and a decent internet connection (each purchase comes with a “Link Sheet” pdf with links to excellent video and written resources). Step by step, we’ll engage with Scripture and tradition, science and faith – all for the sake of building a custom-made, solution-oriented action plan for participating in the Spirit’s ongoing, transformative movement for the life of the world.
This 40-day devotional can be used any time of year, including (but not limited to) the Season of Lent; each week includes references to classic biblical texts, including the Lenten passages from Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary – but since its themes are universal, this resource can be used fruitfully during any seven-week span, or adapted to a weekend or full-day retreat.
Finally, each devotional also includes an editable “Events” page on the back, on which you can add your church name and any upcoming services or events you want to highlight.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to excellent video and written resources. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
C.S. Lewis and the Delightful, Diabolical Daring of Lent:
A Lenten Companion to “The Screwtape Letters”
The 40 days of Lent poetically evoke the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness being “tested by the devil” – and in one of his most beloved works of fiction, C.S. Lewis turned a satirical, insightful eye on the idea of such “testing.”
The result was “The Screwtape Letters,” a playful, perceptive study of human life and struggle through the eyes of two fanciful characters: Wormwood, a young demon-in-training, and Screwtape, his uncle and mentor. Through 31 letters – by turns comic and devastating – Screwtape advises his nephew about how best to sabotage a human being’s attempts to live a faithful, fruitful, beautiful life.
And so this Lenten season, what better way to participate in Jesus’ 40 days of being “tested in the wilderness” than to walk with C.S. Lewis, leaning into the power of literature to provoke thought and inspire action. With humor, wit, and imagination, Lewis explores an array of familiar, everyday struggles – and thereby helps us chart a way forward, into the delight and renewal of Easter morning and beyond.
So grab your favorite Bible and a copy of “The Screwtape Letters” (it’s available as a free pdf online, as well as from booksellers for less than $10; there’s even an audiobook read by John Cleese, of Monty Python fame!). Week by week, we’ll travel through these 40 days with C.S. Lewis as our guide, making us laugh, reflect, and prepare for the joy of Easter in a whole new way.
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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and an e-reader version.
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 :)
C.S. Lewis and the Delightful, Diabolical Daring of Lent:
A Lenten Companion to “The Screwtape Letters”
The 40 days of Lent poetically evoke the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness being “tested by the devil” – and in one of his most beloved works of fiction, C.S. Lewis turned a satirical eye on the idea of such “testing.”
The result was “The Screwtape Letters,” a playful, perceptive study of human life and struggle through the eyes of two fanciful characters: Wormwood, a young demon-in-training, and Screwtape, his uncle and mentor. Through 31 letters – by turns comic and devastating – Screwtape advises his nephew about how best to sabotage a human being’s attempts to live a faithful, fruitful, beautiful life.
And so this Lenten season, what better way to participate in Jesus’ 40 days of being “tested in the wilderness” than to walk with C.S. Lewis, leaning into the power of literature to provoke thought and inspire action. With humor, wit, and imagination, Lewis explores an array of familiar, everyday struggles – and thereby helps us chart a way forward, into the delight and renewal of Easter morning and beyond.
So grab your favorite Bible and a copy of “The Screwtape Letters” (it’s available as a free pdf online, as well as from booksellers for less than $10; there’s even an audiobook read by John Cleese, of Monty Python fame!). Week by week, we’ll travel through these 40 days with C.S. Lewis as our guide, making us laugh, reflect, and prepare for the joy of Easter in a whole new way.
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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and an e-reader version. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
C.S. Lewis and the Delightful, Diabolical Daring of Lent:
A Lenten Companion to “The Screwtape Letters”
The 40 days of Lent poetically evoke the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness being “tested by the devil” – and in one of his most beloved works of fiction, C.S. Lewis turned a satirical eye on the idea of such “testing.”
The result was “The Screwtape Letters,” a playful, perceptive study of human life and struggle through the eyes of two fanciful characters: Wormwood, a young demon-in-training, and Screwtape, his uncle and mentor. Through 31 letters – by turns comic and devastating – Screwtape advises his nephew about how best to sabotage a human being’s attempts to live a faithful, fruitful, beautiful life.
And so this Lenten season, what better way to participate in Jesus’ 40 days of being “tested in the wilderness” than to walk with C.S. Lewis, leaning into the power of literature to provoke thought and inspire action. With humor, wit, and imagination, Lewis explores an array of familiar, everyday struggles – and thereby helps us chart a way forward, into the delight and renewal of Easter morning and beyond.
So grab your favorite Bible and a copy of “The Screwtape Letters” (it’s available as a free pdf online, as well as from booksellers for less than $10; there’s even an audiobook read by John Cleese, of Monty Python fame!). Week by week, we’ll travel through these 40 days with C.S. Lewis as our guide, making us laugh, reflect, and prepare for the joy of Easter in a whole new way.
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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and an e-reader version. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
C.S. Lewis and the Delightful, Diabolical Daring of Lent:
A Lenten Companion to “The Screwtape Letters”
The 40 days of Lent poetically evoke the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness being “tested by the devil” – and in one of his most beloved works of fiction, C.S. Lewis turned a satirical eye on the idea of such “testing.”
The result was “The Screwtape Letters,” a playful, perceptive study of human life and struggle through the eyes of two fanciful characters: Wormwood, a young demon-in-training, and Screwtape, his uncle and mentor. Through 31 letters – by turns comic and devastating – Screwtape advises his nephew about how best to sabotage a human being’s attempts to live a faithful, fruitful, beautiful life.
And so this Lenten season, what better way to participate in Jesus’ 40 days of being “tested in the wilderness” than to walk with C.S. Lewis, leaning into the power of literature to provoke thought and inspire action. With humor, wit, and imagination, Lewis explores an array of familiar, everyday struggles – and thereby helps us chart a way forward, into the delight and renewal of Easter morning and beyond.
So grab your favorite Bible and a copy of “The Screwtape Letters” (it’s available as a free pdf online, as well as from booksellers for less than $10; there’s even an audiobook read by John Cleese, of Monty Python fame!). Week by week, we’ll travel through these 40 days with C.S. Lewis as our guide, making us laugh, reflect, and prepare for the joy of Easter in a whole new way.
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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and an e-reader version. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
Lent is a time of reflection and insight, a change of seasons - and Emily Dickinson, one of the world’s most beloved poets, was also an avid gardener and a careful observer of the natural world. In this Lenten devotional, biblical texts and simple, accessible practices weave together with Dickinson’s poetic vision, creating a 40-day journey into the heart of the holiest week of the year.
All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and a collection of Dickinson’s poems (all the poems in the devotional can also be found online). Week by week, we’ll walk through the garden together toward Easter morning - with Emily Dickinson as our guide.
This resource includes introductions to both the Lenten season and the joys (and quirks!) of Dickinson’s poetry, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your personal 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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and an e-reader version of the devotional.
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. :)
Lent is a time of reflection and insight, a change of seasons - and Emily Dickinson, one of the world’s most beloved poets, was also an avid gardener and a careful observer of the natural world. In this Lenten devotional, biblical texts and simple, accessible practices weave together with Dickinson’s poetic vision, creating a 40-day journey into the heart of the holiest week of the year.
All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and a collection of Dickinson’s poems (all the poems in the devotional can also be found online). Week by week, we’ll walk through the garden together toward Easter morning - with Emily Dickinson as our guide.
This resource includes introductions to both the Lenten season and the joys (and quirks!) of Dickinson’s poetry, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming worship services or other events on your church calendar before printing or sending by email. The result is a resource that looks and feels like an organic part of the life of your congregation.
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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and an e-reader version of the devotional. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
Lent is a time of reflection and insight, a change of seasons - and Emily Dickinson, one of the world’s most beloved poets, was also an avid gardener and a careful observer of the natural world. In this Lenten devotional, biblical texts and simple, accessible practices weave together with Dickinson’s poetic vision, creating a 40-day journey into the heart of the holiest week of the year.
All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and a collection of Dickinson’s poems (all the poems in the devotional can also be found online). Week by week, we’ll walk through the garden together toward Easter morning - with Emily Dickinson as our guide.
This resource includes introductions to both the Lenten season and the joys (and quirks!) of Dickinson’s poetry, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming worship services or other events on your church calendar before printing or sending by email. The result is a resource that looks and feels like an organic part of the life of your congregation.
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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and an e-reader version of the devotional. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
Lent is a time of reflection and insight, a change of seasons - and Emily Dickinson, one of the world’s most beloved poets, was also an avid gardener and a careful observer of the natural world. In this Lenten devotional, biblical texts and simple, accessible practices weave together with Dickinson’s poetic vision, creating a 40-day journey into the heart of the holiest week of the year.
All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and a collection of Dickinson’s poems (all the poems in the devotional can also be found online). Week by week, we’ll walk through the garden together toward Easter morning - with Emily Dickinson as our guide.
This resource includes introductions to both the Lenten season and the joys (and quirks!) of Dickinson’s poetry, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming worship services or other events on your church calendar before printing or sending by email. The result is a resource that looks and feels like an organic part of the life of your congregation.
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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and an e-reader version of the devotional. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
Lent is a pilgrimage from death into new life, suffering into resurrection, fallow ground into flowers - and this printable, interactive calendar can help you and your family anticipate and celebrate the blooms along the way.
Each week has its own set of beautifully illustrated cards, all organized around a wonderful blend of art, science, and delight known as “floriography,” the secret language of flowers.
Amazing fun facts, engaging discussion starters, and creative, accessible activities pollinate the six weekdays, and each Sunday’s card invites you into a simple service, including words from Scripture, a bite-sized reflection, and a prayer. Forty-four cards in all (including for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday)!
Best of all, the calendar’s flexible design allows for use in whatever makes most sense for you and your family: draw a card a day, pick your favorites, or discuss all seven cards at a weekly meal. Whatever you decide, “Floriography” is sure to infuse this Lenten season with wonder, reflection, and conversation as we approach the blooming beauty of Easter morning.
Files: This listing is for a download (not a physical product) of a zipped folder of high resolution PDF files for you to reproduce on 8.5x11 inch white card stock; a digital reader version; and individual jpegs of each card for sharing on social media.
Printing and Cutting: Print PDFs at 100%, in horizontal format, on 8.5x11 inch white card stock for vibrant results. Then simply cut along the thin gray lines with scissors, an exacto-knife and ruler, or (our favorite!) pinking shears.
Finally, this resource is for personal use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the household, or resold :)
Happy counting down the days!
Lent is a pilgrimage from death into new life, suffering into resurrection, fallow ground into flowers - and this printable, interactive calendar can help you and your family anticipate and celebrate the blooms along the way.
Each week has its own set of beautifully illustrated cards, all organized around a wonderful blend of art, science, and delight known as “floriography,” the secret language of flowers.
Amazing fun facts, engaging discussion starters, and creative, accessible activities pollinate the six weekdays, and each Sunday’s card invites you into a simple service, including words from Scripture, a bite-sized reflection, and a prayer. Forty-four cards in all (including for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday)!
Best of all, the calendar’s flexible design allows for use in whatever makes most sense for you and your family: draw a card a day, pick your favorites, or discuss all seven cards at a weekly meal. Whatever you decide, “Floriography” is sure to infuse this Lenten season with wonder, reflection, and conversation as we approach the blooming beauty of Easter morning.
Files: This listing is for a download (not a physical product) of a zipped folder of high resolution PDF files for you to reproduce on 8.5x11 inch white card stock; a digital reader version; and individual jpegs of each card for sharing on social media.
Printing and Cutting: Print PDFs at 100%, in horizontal format, on 8.5x11 inch white card stock for vibrant results. Then simply cut along the thin gray lines with scissors, an exacto-knife and ruler, or (our favorite!) pinking shears.
Finally, this resource is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
Happy counting down the days!
Lent is a pilgrimage from death into new life, suffering into resurrection, fallow ground into flowers - and this printable, interactive calendar can help you and your family anticipate and celebrate the blooms along the way.
Each week has its own set of beautifully illustrated cards, all organized around a wonderful blend of art, science, and delight known as “floriography,” the secret language of flowers.
Amazing fun facts, engaging discussion starters, and creative, accessible activities pollinate the six weekdays, and each Sunday’s card invites you into a simple service, including words from Scripture, a bite-sized reflection, and a prayer. Forty-four cards in all (including for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday)!
Best of all, the calendar’s flexible design allows for use in whatever makes most sense for you and your family: draw a card a day, pick your favorites, or discuss all seven cards at a weekly meal. Whatever you decide, “Floriography” is sure to infuse this Lenten season with wonder, reflection, and conversation as we approach the blooming beauty of Easter morning.
Files: This listing is for a download (not a physical product) of a zipped folder of high resolution PDF files for you to reproduce on 8.5x11 inch white card stock; a digital reader version; and individual jpegs of each card for sharing on social media.
Printing and Cutting: Print PDFs at 100%, in horizontal format, on 8.5x11 inch white card stock for vibrant results. Then simply cut along the thin gray lines with scissors, an exacto-knife and ruler, or (our favorite!) pinking shears.
Finally, this resource is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
Happy counting down the days!
Lent is a pilgrimage from death into new life, suffering into resurrection, fallow ground into flowers - and this printable, interactive calendar can help you and your family anticipate and celebrate the blooms along the way.
Each week has its own set of beautifully illustrated cards, all organized around a wonderful blend of art, science, and delight known as “floriography,” the secret language of flowers.
Amazing fun facts, engaging discussion starters, and creative, accessible activities pollinate the six weekdays, and each Sunday’s card invites you into a simple service, including words from Scripture, a bite-sized reflection, and a prayer. Forty-four cards in all (including for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday)!
Best of all, the calendar’s flexible design allows for use in whatever makes most sense for you and your family: draw a card a day, pick your favorites, or discuss all seven cards at a weekly meal. Whatever you decide, “Floriography” is sure to infuse this Lenten season with wonder, reflection, and conversation as we approach the blooming beauty of Easter morning.
Files: This listing is for a download (not a physical product) of a zipped folder of high resolution PDF files for you to reproduce on 8.5x11 inch white card stock; a digital reader version; and individual jpegs of each card for sharing on social media.
Printing and Cutting: Print PDFs at 100%, in horizontal format, on 8.5x11 inch white card stock for vibrant results. Then simply cut along the thin gray lines with scissors, an exacto-knife and ruler, or (our favorite!) pinking shears.
Finally, this resource is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the congregation, or resold :)
Happy counting down the days!
Vincent van Gogh devoted his life to light.
The light of creation, the light of painting, the light of God’s grace – and the light in humanity, mind, body, and soul. The son of a Christian pastor, Vincent fervently set out to be a preacher and missionary himself, but his ministry eventually took the form of nearly 900 paintings shimmering with dynamism, with passion, and above all, with light.
The word “Lent” refers to the “lengthening” light, the growing days that, in time, will coax the sunflowers to open, the wheat fields to rise again, and the irises to bloom. What better companion on this forty-day pilgrimage, then, than Vincent van Gogh, this apostle of light?
In this Lenten devotional, the words of Scripture and the paintings and letters of Vincent van Gogh will be our guides. Each week, biblical texts and Van Gogh’s work throw light on each other, pointing toward simple, powerful practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation.
So grab your favorite Bible and a decent internet connection (all the paintings referenced here can be found online; each purchase comes with a companion “Link Sheet” pdf for guidance). Week by week, we’ll travel this Lenten journey together toward the light of Easter morning – with Vincent van Gogh as our guide.
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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to all the paintings mentioned in the devotional.
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 :)
Vincent van Gogh devoted his life to light.
The light of creation, the light of painting, the light of God’s grace – and the light in humanity, mind, body, and soul. The son of a Christian pastor, Vincent fervently set out to be a preacher and missionary himself, but his ministry eventually took the form of nearly 900 paintings shimmering with dynamism, with passion, and above all, with light.
The word “Lent” refers to the “lengthening” light, the growing days that, in time, will coax the sunflowers to open, the wheat fields to rise again, and the irises to bloom. What better companion on this forty-day pilgrimage, then, than Vincent van Gogh, this apostle of light?
In this Lenten devotional, the words of Scripture and the paintings and letters of Vincent van Gogh will be our guides. Each week, biblical texts and Van Gogh’s work throw light on each other, pointing toward simple, powerful practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation.
So grab your favorite Bible and a decent internet connection (all the paintings referenced here can be found online; each purchase comes with a companion “Link Sheet” pdf for guidance). Week by week, we’ll travel this Lenten journey together toward the light of Easter morning – with Vincent van Gogh as our guide.
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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to all the paintings mentioned in the devotional. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
Vincent van Gogh devoted his life to light.
The light of creation, the light of painting, the light of God’s grace – and the light in humanity, mind, body, and soul. The son of a Christian pastor, Vincent fervently set out to be a preacher and missionary himself, but his ministry eventually took the form of nearly 900 paintings shimmering with dynamism, with passion, and above all, with light.
The word “Lent” refers to the “lengthening” light, the growing days that, in time, will coax the sunflowers to open, the wheat fields to rise again, and the irises to bloom. What better companion on this forty-day pilgrimage, then, than Vincent van Gogh, this apostle of light?
In this Lenten devotional, the words of Scripture and the paintings and letters of Vincent van Gogh will be our guides. Each week, biblical texts and Van Gogh’s work throw light on each other, pointing toward simple, powerful practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation.
So grab your favorite Bible and a decent internet connection (all the paintings referenced here can be found online; each purchase comes with a companion “Link Sheet” pdf for guidance). Week by week, we’ll travel this Lenten journey together toward the light of Easter morning – with Vincent van Gogh as our guide.
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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to all the paintings mentioned in the devotional. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
Vincent van Gogh devoted his life to light.
The light of creation, the light of painting, the light of God’s grace – and the light in humanity, mind, body, and soul. The son of a Christian pastor, Vincent fervently set out to be a preacher and missionary himself, but his ministry eventually took the form of nearly 900 paintings shimmering with dynamism, with passion, and above all, with light.
The word “Lent” refers to the “lengthening” light, the growing days that, in time, will coax the sunflowers to open, the wheat fields to rise again, and the irises to bloom. What better companion on this forty-day pilgrimage, then, than Vincent van Gogh, this apostle of light?
In this Lenten devotional, the words of Scripture and the paintings and letters of Vincent van Gogh will be our guides. Each week, biblical texts and Van Gogh’s work throw light on each other, pointing toward simple, powerful practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation.
So grab your favorite Bible and a decent internet connection (all the paintings referenced here can be found online; each purchase comes with a companion “Link Sheet” pdf for guidance). Week by week, we’ll travel this Lenten journey together toward the light of Easter morning – with Vincent van Gogh as our guide.
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 Lenten season.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, an e-reader version, and a companion “Link Sheet” with hyperlinks to all the paintings mentioned in the devotional. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
At its heart, Lent is a six-week journey of transformation - and transformative journeys can be messy. This printable calendar will help you and your family “bless this mess,” as we travel with Jesus through the valley of the shadow of death into newness of life.
Each week leading up to Easter has its own set of illustrated cards: each Sunday outlines a simple candlelight service, including a confession, words from scripture, a bite-sized meditation, and a blessing; then there are five cards for each week that feature simple, engaging daily practices to try as we travel the road to the empty tomb. Forty cards in all (including one for Ash Wednesday)!
From caring for God’s creation to fighting for racial justice and equality, the calendar’s themes and activities are both accessible and challenging. Conversation starters over tea, “things to remember,” and concrete daily practices round out this resource, helping to ensure that this Lent, we connect with each other, work toward repairing God’s world, and look ahead to the new life of Easter morning.
Files: This listing is for a download (not a physical product) of a zipped folder of high resolution PDF files for you to reproduce on 8.5x11 inch white card stock, a digital reader version, and individual jpegs of each card for sharing on social media.
Printing and Cutting: Print PDFs at 100%, in horizontal format, on 8.5x11 inch white card stock for vibrant results. Then, simply cut along the thin, grey lines with scissors, an exacto-knife and ruler, or (our favorite!) pinking shears.
Finally, this resource is for personal/congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Happy counting down the days!
At its heart, Lent is a six-week journey of transformation - and transformative journeys can be messy. This printable calendar will help you and your family “bless this mess,” as we travel with Jesus through the valley of the shadow of death into newness of life.
Each week leading up to Easter has its own set of illustrated cards: each Sunday outlines a simple candlelight service, including a confession, words from scripture, a bite-sized meditation, and a blessing; then there are five cards for each week that feature simple, engaging daily practices to try as we travel the road to the empty tomb. Forty cards in all (including one for Ash Wednesday)!
From caring for God’s creation to fighting for racial justice and equality, the calendar’s themes and activities are both accessible and challenging. Conversation starters over tea, “things to remember,” and concrete daily practices round out this resource, helping to ensure that this Lent, we connect with each other, work toward repairing God’s world, and look ahead to the new life of Easter morning.
Files: This listing is for a download (not a physical product) of a zipped folder of high resolution PDF files for you to reproduce on 8.5x11 inch white card stock, a digital reader version, and individual jpegs of each card for sharing on social media.
Printing and Cutting: Print PDFs at 100%, in horizontal format, on 8.5x11 inch white card stock for vibrant results. Then, simply cut along the thin, grey lines with scissors, an exacto-knife and ruler, or (our favorite!) pinking shears.
Finally, this resource is for personal/congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Happy counting down the days!
At its heart, Lent is a six-week journey of transformation - and transformative journeys can be messy. This printable calendar will help you and your family “bless this mess,” as we travel with Jesus through the valley of the shadow of death into newness of life.
Each week leading up to Easter has its own set of illustrated cards: each Sunday outlines a simple candlelight service, including a confession, words from scripture, a bite-sized meditation, and a blessing; then there are five cards for each week that feature simple, engaging daily practices to try as we travel the road to the empty tomb. Forty cards in all (including one for Ash Wednesday)!
From caring for God’s creation to fighting for racial justice and equality, the calendar’s themes and activities are both accessible and challenging. Conversation starters over tea, “things to remember,” and concrete daily practices round out this resource, helping to ensure that this Lent, we connect with each other, work toward repairing God’s world, and look ahead to the new life of Easter morning.
Files: This listing is for a download (not a physical product) of a zipped folder of high resolution PDF files for you to reproduce on 8.5x11 inch white card stock, a digital reader version, and individual jpegs of each card for sharing on social media.
Printing and Cutting: Print PDFs at 100%, in horizontal format, on 8.5x11 inch white card stock for vibrant results. Then, simply cut along the thin, grey lines with scissors, an exacto-knife and ruler, or (our favorite!) pinking shears.
Finally, this resource is for personal/congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Happy counting down the days!
At its heart, Lent is a six-week journey of transformation - and transformative journeys can be messy. This printable calendar will help you and your family “bless this mess,” as we travel with Jesus through the valley of the shadow of death into newness of life.
Each week leading up to Easter has its own set of illustrated cards: each Sunday outlines a simple candlelight service, including a confession, words from scripture, a bite-sized meditation, and a blessing; then there are five cards for each week that feature simple, engaging daily practices to try as we travel the road to the empty tomb. Forty cards in all (including one for Ash Wednesday)!
From caring for God’s creation to fighting for racial justice and equality, the calendar’s themes and activities are both accessible and challenging. Conversation starters over tea, “things to remember,” and concrete daily practices round out this resource, helping to ensure that this Lent, we connect with each other, work toward repairing God’s world, and look ahead to the new life of Easter morning.
Files: This listing is for a download (not a physical product) of a zipped folder of high resolution PDF files for you to reproduce on 8.5x11 inch white card stock, a digital reader version, and individual jpegs of each card for sharing on social media.
Printing and Cutting: Print PDFs at 100%, in horizontal format, on 8.5x11 inch white card stock for vibrant results. Then, simply cut along the thin, grey lines with scissors, an exacto-knife and ruler, or (our favorite!) pinking shears.
Finally, this resource is for personal/congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Happy counting down the days!
Breaking the Chains: A Family-Friendly Lenten Devotional
Lent is one of the church's great seasons for devotional practices - and SALT is thrilled to announce our first family-friendly Lenten devotional, "Breaking the Chains!"
"Breaking the Chains" is an engaging, family-friendly, creative Lenten resource for individuals and/or families, inviting all of us to let words of Scripture and daily practices of liberation be our guides through this mysterious season. Each day, break a link in the paper chain (purple links for the 40 days of Lent, and white links for the 7 Sundays) and practice resurrection. Take part in God's chain-breaking, art-making, world-changing grace - all the way to the joyful freedom of Easter morning!
Each day's link includes a hands-on, accessible practice for individuals and/or families of all shapes and sizes to engage the season. To tell the truth about ourselves and our world, to change our hearts and our ways, and to participate in God's work of breaking chains of injustice, apathy, violence, despair - even the chains of death itself!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and printing instructions. 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. :)
Breaking the Chains: A Family-Friendly Lenten Devotional
Lent is one of the church's great seasons for devotional practices - and SALT is thrilled to announce our first family-friendly Lenten devotional, "Breaking the Chains!"
"Breaking the Chains" is an engaging, family-friendly, creative Lenten resource for individuals, families, groups, and congregations, inviting all of us to let words of Scripture and daily practices of liberation be our guides through this mysterious season. Each day, break a link in the paper chain (purple links for the 40 days of Lent, and white links for the 7 Sundays) and practice resurrection. Take part in God's chain-breaking, art-making, world-changing grace - all the way to the joyful freedom of Easter morning!
Each day's link includes a hands-on, accessible practice for individuals and/or families of all shapes and sizes to engage the season. To tell the truth about ourselves and our world, to change our hearts and our ways, and to participate in God's work of breaking chains of injustice, apathy, violence, despair - even the chains of death itself!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
This resource is for personal and congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold. :)
Breaking the Chains: A Family-Friendly Lenten Devotional
Lent is one of the church's great seasons for devotional practices - and SALT is thrilled to announce our first family-friendly Lenten devotional, "Breaking the Chains!"
"Breaking the Chains" is an engaging, family-friendly, creative Lenten resource for individuals, families, groups, and congregations, inviting all of us to let words of Scripture and daily practices of liberation be our guides through this mysterious season. Each day, break a link in the paper chain (purple links for the 40 days of Lent, and white links for the 7 Sundays) and practice resurrection. Take part in God's chain-breaking, art-making, world-changing grace - all the way to the joyful freedom of Easter morning!
Each day's link includes a hands-on, accessible practice for individuals and/or families of all shapes and sizes to engage the season. To tell the truth about ourselves and our world, to change our hearts and our ways, and to participate in God's work of breaking chains of injustice, apathy, violence, despair - even the chains of death itself!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
This resource is for personal and congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold. :)
Breaking the Chains: A Family-Friendly Lenten Devotional
Lent is one of the church's great seasons for devotional practices - and SALT is thrilled to announce our first family-friendly Lenten devotional, "Breaking the Chains!"
"Breaking the Chains" is an engaging, family-friendly, creative Lenten resource for individuals, families, groups, and congregations, inviting all of us to let words of Scripture and daily practices of liberation be our guides through this mysterious season. Each day, break a link in the paper chain (purple links for the 40 days of Lent, and white links for the 7 Sundays) and practice resurrection. Take part in God's chain-breaking, art-making, world-changing grace - all the way to the joyful freedom of Easter morning!
Each day's link includes a hands-on, accessible practice for individuals and/or families of all shapes and sizes to engage the season. To tell the truth about ourselves and our world, to change our hearts and our ways, and to participate in God's work of breaking chains of injustice, apathy, violence, despair - even the chains of death itself!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
This resource is for personal and congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold. :)
Lift Up Your Voice: Singing through Lent and Easter
“All of creation,” wrote St. Hildegard of Bingen, “is a song of praise to God” – a swirling symphony all around us.
So for this year’s 40-day Lenten journey, why not take the Christian musical treasury as your guide, classic hymns and sacred songs bringing together big ideas and beautiful melodies?
In this devotional, each week, reflections on biblical texts and beloved music inspire practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation. As the days lengthen, the birds will sing – and so will we, joining in with creation’s symphony of sorrow and joy, death and new life. Lift up your voice!
This devotional comes with a “Lyrics and Links” document, complete with lyrics to all the songs – “Amazing Grace” to “Be Thou My Vision,” “Were You There?” to “Abide with Me,” “Thuma Mina” to “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” (50 songs in all!) – as well as links to performances so you can learn or be reminded of the tunes. The songs span a range of eras and cultures, helping us sing with ancestors and neighbors. And there’s even a link to a SALT-curated Spotify playlist of the songs, including fantastic versions of old favorites – the playlist alone can help enliven your Lenten season!
So grab a Bible and some candles (tealights work nicely!), and over the next 40 days, week by week, we’ll sing our way through the 40 days of Lent all the way to Easter morning, lifting our voices – and our spirits – as we go.
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 Lenten 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 :)
Lift Up Your Voice: Singing through Lent and Easter
“All of creation,” wrote St. Hildegard of Bingen, “is a song of praise to God” – a swirling symphony all around us.
So for this year’s 40-day Lenten journey, why not take the Christian musical treasury as your guide, classic hymns and sacred songs bringing together big ideas and beautiful melodies?
In this devotional, each week, reflections on biblical texts and beloved music inspire practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation. As the days lengthen, the birds will sing – and so will we, joining in with creation’s symphony of sorrow and joy, death and new life. Lift up your voice!
This devotional comes with a “Lyrics and Links” document, complete with lyrics to all the songs – “Amazing Grace” to “Be Thou My Vision,” “Were You There?” to “Abide with Me,” “Thuma Mina” to “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” (50 songs in all!) – as well as links to performances so you can learn or be reminded of the tunes. The songs span a range of eras and cultures, helping us sing with ancestors and neighbors. And there’s even a link to a SALT-curated Spotify playlist of the songs, including fantastic versions of old favorites – the playlist alone can help enliven your Lenten season!
So grab a Bible and some candles (tealights work nicely!), and over the next 40 days, week by week, we’ll sing our way through the 40 days of Lent all the way to Easter morning, lifting our voices – and our spirits – as we go.
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 Lenten 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 :)
Lift Up Your Voice: Singing through Lent and Easter
“All of creation,” wrote St. Hildegard of Bingen, “is a song of praise to God” – a swirling symphony all around us.
So for this year’s 40-day Lenten journey, why not take the Christian musical treasury as your guide, classic hymns and sacred songs bringing together big ideas and beautiful melodies?
In this devotional, each week, reflections on biblical texts and beloved music inspire practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation. As the days lengthen, the birds will sing – and so will we, joining in with creation’s symphony of sorrow and joy, death and new life. Lift up your voice!
This devotional comes with a “Lyrics and Links” document, complete with lyrics to all the songs – “Amazing Grace” to “Be Thou My Vision,” “Were You There?” to “Abide with Me,” “Thuma Mina” to “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” (50 songs in all!) – as well as links to performances so you can learn or be reminded of the tunes. The songs span a range of eras and cultures, helping us sing with ancestors and neighbors. And there’s even a link to a SALT-curated Spotify playlist of the songs, including fantastic versions of old favorites – the playlist alone can help enliven your Lenten season!
So grab a Bible and some candles (tealights work nicely!), and over the next 40 days, week by week, we’ll sing our way through the 40 days of Lent all the way to Easter morning, lifting our voices – and our spirits – as we go.
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 Lenten 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 :)
Lift Up Your Voice: Singing through Lent and Easter
“All of creation,” wrote St. Hildegard of Bingen, “is a song of praise to God” – a swirling symphony all around us.
So for this year’s 40-day Lenten journey, why not take the Christian musical treasury as your guide, classic hymns and sacred songs bringing together big ideas and beautiful melodies?
In this devotional, each week, reflections on biblical texts and beloved music inspire practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation. As the days lengthen, the birds will sing – and so will we, joining in with creation’s symphony of sorrow and joy, death and new life. Lift up your voice!
This devotional comes with a “Lyrics and Links” document, complete with lyrics to all the songs – “Amazing Grace” to “Be Thou My Vision,” “Were You There?” to “Abide with Me,” “Thuma Mina” to “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” (50 songs in all!) – as well as links to performances so you can learn or be reminded of the tunes. The songs span a range of eras and cultures, helping us sing with ancestors and neighbors. And there’s even a link to a SALT-curated Spotify playlist of the songs, including fantastic versions of old favorites – the playlist alone can help enliven your Lenten season!
So grab a Bible and some candles (tealights work nicely!), and over the next 40 days, week by week, we’ll sing our way through the 40 days of Lent all the way to Easter morning, lifting our voices – and our spirits – as we go.
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 Lenten 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 :)
In spring, after a long winter’s nap, an amazing thing happens: the world comes back to life!
This devotional is full of ideas and activities that can help us wake up, too, preparing our hearts, minds, and communities for Easter’s great celebration. Each week, biblical texts and creation’s wonders inspire practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation.
So grab your favorite Bible and some candles (tealights work nicely!), and over the next 40 days, week by week, we’ll look for treasures that can help bring us back to hope, back to love, back to life!
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 Lenten 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 :)
In spring, after a long winter’s nap, an amazing thing happens: the world comes back to life!
This devotional is full of ideas and activities that can help us wake up, too, preparing our hearts, minds, and communities for Easter’s great celebration. Each week, biblical texts and creation’s wonders inspire practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation.
So grab your favorite Bible and some candles (tealights work nicely!), and over the next 40 days, week by week, we’ll look for treasures that can help bring us back to hope, back to love, back to life!
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 Lenten season.
(SALT has a Customizable Short Film (CSF), “Picturing Resurrection,” designed as a companion to this devotional, for a seamless approach to the season. Customized with your church name and worship times, CSFs are a great way to spice up your website, social media, and invitation-to-worship game. The film includes the same art and themes as the devotional – and every purchase of the film comes with the devotional for free!)
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 :)
In spring, after a long winter’s nap, an amazing thing happens: the world comes back to life!
This devotional is full of ideas and activities that can help us wake up, too, preparing our hearts, minds, and communities for Easter’s great celebration. Each week, biblical texts and creation’s wonders inspire practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation.
So grab your favorite Bible and some candles (tealights work nicely!), and over the next 40 days, week by week, we’ll look for treasures that can help bring us back to hope, back to love, back to life!
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 Lenten season.
(SALT has a Customizable Short Film (CSF), “Picturing Resurrection,” designed as a companion to this devotional, for a seamless approach to the season. Customized with your church name and worship times, CSFs are a great way to spice up your website, social, and invitation-to-worship game. The film includes the same art and themes as the devotional – and every purchase of the film comes with the devotional for free!)
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 :)
In spring, after a long winter’s nap, an amazing thing happens: the world comes back to life!
This devotional is full of ideas and activities that can help us wake up, too, preparing our hearts, minds, and communities for Easter’s great celebration. Each week, biblical texts and creation’s wonders inspire practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation.
So grab your favorite Bible and some candles (tealights work nicely!), and over the next 40 days, week by week, we’ll look for treasures that can help bring us back to hope, back to love, back to life!
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 Lenten season.
(SALT has a Customizable Short Film (CSF), “Picturing Resurrection,” designed as a companion to this devotional, for a seamless approach to the season. Customized with your church name and worship times, CSFs are a great way to spice up your website, social, and invitation-to-worship game. The film includes the same art and themes as the devotional – and every purchase of the film comes with the devotional for free!)
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 :)
“It gets darker and darker,” the poet Wendell Berry once remarked, “and then Jesus is born.”
Each week, this devotional explores biblical texts, Berry’s insights, and weekly practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation. As our eloquent guide to the season, Berry helps our eyes adjust to the darkness – the better to notice the light.
So grab your favorite Bible and collections of Berry’s poetry (the poems in this devotional can also be found online). Week by week, we’ll make our way through the shadows, arriving at last on Christmas day, that beautiful glimpse of what Berry calls “Heaven’s earthly life.”
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 :)
“It gets darker and darker,” the poet Wendell Berry once remarked, “and then Jesus is born.”
Each week, this devotional explores biblical texts, Berry’s insights, and weekly practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation. As our eloquent guide to the season, Berry helps our eyes adjust to the darkness – the better to notice the light.
So grab your favorite Bible and collections of Berry’s poetry (the poems in this devotional can also be found online). Week by week, we’ll make our way through the shadows, arriving at last on Christmas day, that beautiful glimpse of what Berry calls “Heaven’s earthly life.”
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 :)
“It gets darker and darker,” the poet Wendell Berry once remarked, “and then Jesus is born.”
Each week, this devotional explores biblical texts, Berry’s insights, and weekly practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation. As our eloquent guide to the season, Berry helps our eyes adjust to the darkness – the better to notice the light.
So grab your favorite Bible and collections of Berry’s poetry (the poems in this devotional can also be found online). Week by week, we’ll make our way through the shadows, arriving at last on Christmas day, that beautiful glimpse of what Berry calls “Heaven’s earthly life.”
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 :)
“It gets darker and darker,” the poet Wendell Berry once remarked, “and then Jesus is born.”
Each week, this devotional explores biblical texts, Berry’s insights, and weekly practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation. As our eloquent guide to the season, Berry helps our eyes adjust to the darkness – the better to notice the light.
So grab your favorite Bible and collections of Berry’s poetry (the poems in this devotional can also be found online). Week by week, we’ll make our way through the shadows, arriving at last on Christmas day, that beautiful glimpse of what Berry calls “Heaven’s earthly life.”
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 shadows – and at the same time, of hope, peace, joy, love, and light. These five little books can help explore these key Advent themes as the season unfolds.
They’re a delight to assemble, decorate, read together, and display: set them up on a window sill, a mantle, around an Advent wreath, or up on the Christmas tree. Five beautiful, revolutionary ornaments – inspiring signs that even now, God’s Spirit is working with us and through us to help turn this upside-down world right-side up!
Each booklet focuses on an Advent theme in a fun, accessible way: hope, peace, joy, love, and light for Christmas Eve. And they’re inspired by “zines” (short for “magazines” or “fanzines”), homemade booklets that have proclaimed engaging, countercultural ideas for nearly a century. From 1930s sci-fi fans to 1970s punks, feminists, poets, and justice movements, zines are all about bold art, fresh ideas, and inspiring visions of the future. A perfect match for Advent and Christmas!
Perfect for individuals and families of all shapes and sizes, these five little books help capture the world-changing essence of the season – and artfully set the stage for Christmas morning.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 five booklets, each made on 8.5 x 11 paper, as well as a collection of JPG versions of the booklets’ individual pages, suitable for posting on social media.
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 :)
Advent is a season of shadows – and at the same time, of hope, peace, joy, love, and light. These five little books can help explore these key Advent themes as the season unfolds.
They’re a delight to assemble, decorate, read together, and display: set them up on a window sill, a mantle, around an Advent wreath, or up on the Christmas tree. Five beautiful, revolutionary ornaments – inspiring signs that even now, God’s Spirit is working with us and through us to help turn this upside-down world right-side up!
Each booklet focuses on an Advent theme in a fun, accessible way: hope, peace, joy, love, and light for Christmas Eve. And they’re inspired by “zines” (short for “magazines” or “fanzines”), homemade booklets that have proclaimed engaging, countercultural ideas for nearly a century. From 1930s sci-fi fans to 1970s punks, feminists, poets, and justice movements, zines are all about bold art, fresh ideas, and inspiring visions of the future. A perfect match for Advent and Christmas!
Perfect for individuals, families, Advent workshops, and activities during worship, these five little books help capture the world-changing essence of the season – and artfully set the stage for Christmas morning.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 five booklets, each made on 8.5 x 11 paper, as well as a collection of JPG versions of the booklets’ individual pages, suitable for posting on social media.
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 shadows – and at the same time, of hope, peace, joy, love, and light. These five little books can help explore these key Advent themes as the season unfolds.
They’re a delight to assemble, decorate, read together, and display: set them up on a window sill, a mantle, around an Advent wreath, or up on the Christmas tree. Five beautiful, revolutionary ornaments – inspiring signs that even now, God’s Spirit is working with us and through us to help turn this upside-down world right-side up!
Each booklet focuses on an Advent theme in a fun, accessible way: hope, peace, joy, love, and light for Christmas Eve. And they’re inspired by “zines” (short for “magazines” or “fanzines”), homemade booklets that have proclaimed engaging, countercultural ideas for nearly a century. From 1930s sci-fi fans to 1970s punks, feminists, poets, and justice movements, zines are all about bold art, fresh ideas, and inspiring visions of the future. A perfect match for Advent and Christmas!
Perfect for individuals, families, Advent workshops, and activities during worship, these five little books help capture the world-changing essence of the season – and artfully set the stage for Christmas morning.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 five booklets, each made on 8.5 x 11 paper, as well as a collection of JPG versions of the booklets’ individual pages, suitable for posting on social media.
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 shadows – and at the same time, of hope, peace, joy, love, and light. These five little books can help explore these key Advent themes as the season unfolds.
They’re a delight to assemble, decorate, read together, and display: set them up on a window sill, a mantle, around an Advent wreath, or up on the Christmas tree. Five beautiful, revolutionary ornaments – inspiring signs that even now, God’s Spirit is working with us and through us to help turn this upside-down world right-side up!
Each booklet focuses on an Advent theme in a fun, accessible way: hope, peace, joy, love, and light for Christmas Eve. And they’re inspired by “zines” (short for “magazines” or “fanzines”), homemade booklets that have proclaimed engaging, countercultural ideas for nearly a century. From 1930s sci-fi fans to 1970s punks, feminists, poets, and justice movements, zines are all about bold art, fresh ideas, and inspiring visions of the future. A perfect match for Advent and Christmas!
Perfect for individuals, families, Advent workshops, and activities during worship, these five little books help capture the world-changing essence of the season – and artfully set the stage for Christmas morning.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 five booklets, each made on 8.5 x 11 paper, as well as a collection of JPG versions of the booklets’ individual pages, suitable for posting on social media.
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 :)
Songbirds know a thing or two about singing into darkness: in the wee hours of the morning, before the sun appears over the horizon, they begin a great symphony that scientists call the “dawn chorus.”
Advent is the church’s dawn chorus. In this devotional designed for families of all shapes and sizes, we walk with scripture through the season’s four weeks of hope, peace, joy, and love, singing into shadows and looking to the light.
Each week includes a simple candlelight service (light a candle, read a passage from scripture and a short reflection, and sing a dawn chorus song or two); a few bird-related fun facts to share (try taking turns reading them around the table!); some provocative conversation starters; a handful of ideas for service during the week; and a lovely, simple bird ornament to cut out, decorate, and hang on your tree or around the house.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your church, personal, or family calendar.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 8.5 x 11 paper (and card stock, if you wish, for the ornaments page), and an e-reader version of the devotional.
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 :)
Songbirds know a thing or two about singing into darkness: in the wee hours of the morning, before the sun appears over the horizon, they begin a great symphony that scientists call the “dawn chorus.”
Advent is the church’s dawn chorus. In this devotional designed for families of all shapes and sizes, we walk with scripture through the season’s four weeks of hope, peace, joy, and love, singing into shadows and looking to the light.
Each week includes a simple candlelight service (light a candle, read a passage from scripture and a short reflection, and sing a dawn chorus song or two); a few bird-related fun facts to share (try taking turns reading them around the table!); some provocative conversation starters; a handful of ideas for service during the week; and a lovely, simple bird ornament to cut out, decorate, and hang on your tree or around the house.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your church, personal, or family calendar.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 8.5 x 11 paper (and card stock, if you wish, for the ornaments page), and an e-reader version of the devotional. Any or all of these resources can be distributed electronically 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 :)
Songbirds know a thing or two about singing into darkness: in the wee hours of the morning, before the sun appears over the horizon, they begin a great symphony that scientists call the “dawn chorus.”
Advent is the church’s dawn chorus. In this devotional designed for families of all shapes and sizes, we walk with scripture through the season’s four weeks of hope, peace, joy, and love, singing into shadows and looking to the light.
Each week includes a simple candlelight service (light a candle, read a passage from scripture and a short reflection, and sing a dawn chorus song or two); a few bird-related fun facts to share (try taking turns reading them around the table!); some provocative conversation starters; a handful of ideas for service during the week; and a lovely, simple bird ornament to cut out, decorate, and hang on your tree or around the house.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your church, personal, or family calendar.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 8.5 x 11 paper (and card stock, if you wish, for the ornaments page), and an e-reader version of the devotional. Any or all of these resources can be distributed electronically 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 :)
Songbirds know a thing or two about singing into darkness: in the wee hours of the morning, before the sun appears over the horizon, they begin a great symphony that scientists call the “dawn chorus.”
Advent is the church’s dawn chorus. In this devotional designed for families of all shapes and sizes, we walk with scripture through the season’s four weeks of hope, peace, joy, and love, singing into shadows and looking to the light.
Each week includes a simple candlelight service (light a candle, read a passage from scripture and a short reflection, and sing a dawn chorus song or two); a few bird-related fun facts to share (try taking turns reading them around the table!); some provocative conversation starters; a handful of ideas for service during the week; and a lovely, simple bird ornament to cut out, decorate, and hang on your tree or around the house.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your church, personal, or family calendar.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 8.5 x 11 paper (and card stock, if you wish, for the ornaments page), and an e-reader version of the devotional. Any or all of these resources can be distributed electronically 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 :)
The son of a pastor and a thoughtful theologian in his own right, E. E. Cummings often explored spiritual terrain in his poetry – including a group of brilliant, inventive, provocative poems related to Advent and Christmas.
In this Advent devotional, biblical texts and Cummings’ poems call us to keep awake, watch, and wait for God to arrive on Christmas morning. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Cummings’ “Complete Poems” (all the poems referenced in the devotional can also be found online). Week by week, simple candlelight services and weekly practices will help us read, reflect, sing, and prepare – all for the sake of deepening the joys of the season.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your church, personal, or family calendar.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 8.5 x 11 paper, and an e-reader version of the devotional.
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 :)
The son of a pastor and a thoughtful theologian in his own right, E. E. Cummings often explored spiritual territory in his poetry – including a group of brilliant, inventive, provocative poems related to Advent and Christmas.
In this Advent devotional, biblical texts and Cummings’ poems call us to keep awake, watch, and wait for God to arrive on Christmas morning. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Cummings’ “Complete Poems” (all the poems referenced in the devotional can also be found online). Week by week, simple candlelight services and weekly practices will help us read, reflect, sing, and prepare – all for the sake of deepening the joys of the season.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your church, personal, or family calendar.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 8.5 x 11 paper, and an e-reader version of the devotional. Any or all of these resources can be distributed electronically 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 :)
The son of a pastor and a thoughtful theologian in his own right, E. E. Cummings often explored spiritual territory in his poetry – including a group of brilliant, inventive, provocative poems related to Advent and Christmas.
In this Advent devotional, biblical texts and Cummings’ poems call us to keep awake, watch, and wait for God to arrive on Christmas morning. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Cummings’ “Complete Poems” (all the poems referenced in the devotional can also be found online). Week by week, simple candlelight services and weekly practices will help us read, reflect, sing, and prepare – all for the sake of deepening the joys of the season.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your church, personal, or family calendar.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 8.5 x 11 paper, and an e-reader version of the devotional. Any or all of these resources can be distributed electronically 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 :)
The son of a pastor and a thoughtful theologian in his own right, E. E. Cummings often explored spiritual territory in his poetry – including a group of brilliant, inventive, provocative poems related to Advent and Christmas.
In this Advent devotional, biblical texts and Cummings’ poems call us to keep awake, watch, and wait for God to arrive on Christmas morning. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Cummings’ “Complete Poems” (all the poems referenced in the devotional can also be found online). Week by week, simple candlelight services and weekly practices will help us read, reflect, sing, and prepare – all for the sake of deepening the joys of the season.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your church, personal, or family calendar.
The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year A 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 8.5 x 11 paper, and an e-reader version of the devotional. Any or all of these resources can be distributed electronically 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 and Hygge: The Art of Coziness” consists of five hygge design devotional table tents, one for each week of Advent (Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love), and a fifth for Christmas Eve/Day. Each tent features a lovely little table devotional, including a scripture reading, reflection, suggested practices, and a prayer. They are perfect to add a bit of Christmas hygge decor to your table this season.
Many have studied Denmark, the long-held “happiest country in the world,” to pinpoint the aspects of Danish life that help bring about this happiness. Much of this can be summed up in hygge (pronounced “hoo-ga”), sometimes translated as “the art of coziness.” At once an antidote to over-busy consumerism and a lovely reminder of what matters most, hygge is a perfect way for families to live into the season of Advent, lighting candles and snuggling in to what the Danes call “the duvet of darkness.”
SALT teamed up with the amazing Jonas Ellison (one of the most-read spiritual writers on Medium) and illustrator extraordinaire Alina Shulhouskaya for this stunning set of printable hygge art table tents. Each order comes with two versions of the entire set: one in color, the other in black and white - a perfect way to add hygge decor in your home. We’ve also created matching clipart/bulletin covers for a seamless graphic approach!
Files: This listing is for downloadable PDFs and comes with printing instructions. The tents are designed for printing on tabloid-sized (11x17) card stock; if your home or church printer cannot accommodate that size paper, Staples (or another local printer) can print three color copies on 11x17 card stock for around $2.50 (or less for black and white).
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, “Advent and Hygge: The Art of Coziness” is for personal/congregational use only, which means these pages may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
“Advent and Hygge: The Art of Coziness” consists of five devotional table tents, one for each week of Advent (Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love), and a fifth for Christmas Eve/Day. Each tent features a lovely little table devotional, including a scripture reading, reflection, suggested practices, and a prayer. They are perfect to add a bit of Christmas hygge decor to your table this season.
Many have studied Denmark, the long-held “happiest country in the world,” to pinpoint the aspects of Danish life that help bring about this happiness. Much of this can be summed up in hygge (pronounced “hoo-ga”), sometimes translated as “the art of coziness.” At once an antidote to over-busy consumerism and a lovely reminder of what matters most, hygge is a perfect way for families to live into the season of Advent, lighting candles and snuggling in to what the Danes call “the duvet of darkness.”
SALT teamed up with the amazing Jonas Ellison (one of the most-read spiritual writers on Medium) and illustrator extraordinaire Alina Shulhouskaya for this stunning set of printable hygge art table tents. Each order comes with two versions of the entire set: one in color, the other in black and white - a perfect way to add hygge decor in your home. We’ve also created matching clipart/bulletin covers for a seamless graphic approach!
Files: This listing is for downloadable PDFs and comes with printing instructions. The tents are designed for printing on tabloid-sized (11x17) card stock; if your home or church printer cannot accommodate that size paper, Staples (or another local printer) can print three color copies on 11x17 card stock for around $2.50 (or less for black and white).
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, “Advent and Hygge: The Art of Coziness” is for personal/congregational use only, which means these pages may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
“Advent and Hygge: The Art of Coziness” consists of five hygge design devotional table tents, one for each week of Advent (Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love), and a fifth for Christmas Eve/Day. Each tent features a lovely little table devotional, including a scripture reading, reflection, suggested practices, and a prayer. They are perfect to add a bit of Christmas hygge decor to your table this season.
Many have studied Denmark, the long-held “happiest country in the world,” to pinpoint the aspects of Danish life that help bring about this happiness. Much of this can be summed up in hygge (pronounced “hoo-ga”), sometimes translated as “the art of coziness.” At once an antidote to over-busy consumerism and a lovely reminder of what matters most, hygge is a perfect way for families to live into the season of Advent, lighting candles and snuggling in to what the Danes call “the duvet of darkness.”
SALT teamed up with the amazing Jonas Ellison (one of the most-read spiritual writers on Medium) and illustrator extraordinaire Alina Shulhouskaya for this stunning set of printable hygge art table tents. Each order comes with two versions of the entire set: one in color, the other in black and white - a perfect way to add hygge decor in your home. We’ve also created matching clipart/bulletin covers for a seamless graphic approach!
Files: This listing is for downloadable PDFs and comes with printing instructions. The tents are designed for printing on tabloid-sized (11x17) card stock; if your home or church printer cannot accommodate that size paper, Staples (or another local printer) can print three color copies on 11x17 card stock for around $2.50 (or less for black and white).
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, “Advent and Hygge: The Art of Coziness” is for personal/congregational use only, which means these pages may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
“Advent and Hygge: The Art of Coziness” consists of five hygge design devotional table tents, one for each week of Advent (Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love), and a fifth for Christmas Eve/Day. Each tent features a lovely little table devotional, including a scripture reading, reflection, suggested practices, and a prayer. They are perfect to add a bit of Christmas hygge decor to your table this season.
Many have studied Denmark, the long-held “happiest country in the world,” to pinpoint the aspects of Danish life that help bring about this happiness. Much of this can be summed up in hygge (pronounced “hoo-ga”), sometimes translated as “the art of coziness.” At once an antidote to over-busy consumerism and a lovely reminder of what matters most, hygge is a perfect way for families to live into the season of Advent, lighting candles and snuggling in to what the Danes call “the duvet of darkness.”
SALT teamed up with the amazing Jonas Ellison (one of the most-read spiritual writers on Medium) and illustrator extraordinaire Alina Shulhouskaya for this stunning set of printable hygge art table tents. Each order comes with two versions of the entire set: one in color, the other in black and white - a perfect way to add hygge decor in your home. We’ve also created matching clipart/bulletin covers for a seamless graphic approach!
Files: This listing is for downloadable PDFs and comes with printing instructions. The tents are designed for printing on tabloid-sized (11x17) card stock; if your home or church printer cannot accommodate that size paper, Staples (or another local printer) can print three color copies on 11x17 card stock for around $2.50 (or less for black and white).
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, “Advent and Hygge: The Art of Coziness” is for personal/congregational use only, which means these pages 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 :)
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 :)
Advent is a season of waiting and watching for God to come near: keeping awake, staying alert, and paying attention. For Mary Oliver, poetry is a beautiful way to sharpen our senses, helping us notice what we might otherwise miss.
In this Advent devotional, biblical texts and accessible practices interact with Oliver’s poems to create a four-week journey to Christmas morning. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Oliver’s classic collection, “Devotions” (all the poems referenced in the devotional can also be found online). Week by week, we’ll walk through the woods and along the seashore, with Mary Oliver as our guide.
This resource includes an introduction to the Advent season, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your personal or family calendar.
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 8.5 x 11 paper, and an e-reader version of the devotional.
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 :)
Advent is a season of waiting and watching for God to come near: keeping awake, staying alert, and paying attention. For Mary Oliver, poetry is a beautiful way to sharpen our senses, helping us notice what we might otherwise miss.
In this Advent devotional, biblical texts and accessible practices interact with Oliver’s poems to create a four-week journey to Christmas morning. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Oliver’s classic collection, “Devotions” (all the poems referenced in the devotional can also be found online). Week by week, we’ll walk through the woods and along the seashore, with Mary Oliver as our guide.
This resource includes an introduction to the Advent season, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your church, personal, or family calendar.
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 8.5 x 11 paper, and an e-reader version of the devotional. Any or all of these resources can be distributed electronically 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 waiting and watching for God to come near: keeping awake, staying alert, and paying attention. For Mary Oliver, poetry is a beautiful way to sharpen our senses, helping us notice what we might otherwise miss.
In this Advent devotional, biblical texts and accessible practices interact with Oliver’s poems to create a four-week journey to Christmas morning. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Oliver’s classic collection, “Devotions” (all the poems referenced in the devotional can also be found online). Week by week, we’ll walk through the woods and along the seashore, with Mary Oliver as our guide.
This resource includes an introduction to the Advent season, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your church, personal, or family calendar.
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 8.5 x 11 paper, and an e-reader version of the devotional. Any or all of these resources can be distributed electronically 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 waiting and watching for God to come near: keeping awake, staying alert, and paying attention. For Mary Oliver, poetry is a beautiful way to sharpen our senses, helping us notice what we might otherwise miss.
In this Advent devotional, biblical texts and accessible practices interact with Oliver’s poems to create a four-week journey to Christmas morning. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Oliver’s classic collection, “Devotions” (all the poems referenced in the devotional can also be found online). Week by week, we’ll walk through the woods and along the seashore, with Mary Oliver as our guide.
This resource includes an introduction to the Advent season, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your church, personal, or family calendar.
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 8.5 x 11 paper, and an e-reader version of the devotional. Any or all of these resources can be distributed electronically 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 :)
God becoming incarnate in a human being is too astounding, too dazzling, too impossible an event to merely celebrate on a single day. Poetry (and podcasts!) can help - and the Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama’s beloved podcast, “Poetry Unbound,” is an inspiring case in point: evocative, accessible poems illuminated with sensitivity and insight by Ó Tuama’s commentary.
In this Advent devotional, we let scripture and “Poetry Unbound” be our guides, together pointing us toward weekly practices that can help deepen and enrich our experience of the season – a perfect way to prepare for the hope, peace, joy, and love of Christmas day.
So grab a Bible and your favorite way of listening to the “Poetry Unbound” podcast (the poems and episode transcripts can also be read online). Week by week, poem by poem, we’ll wait and prepare and listen and sing, unbinding the season – and with God’s help, unbinding our hearts – along the way.
This resource includes an introduction to the Advent season, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your personal or family calendar.
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 8.5 x 11 paper, and an e-reader version of the devotional.
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 :)
God becoming incarnate in a human being is too astounding, too dazzling, too impossible an event to merely celebrate on a single day. Poetry (and podcasts!) can help - and the Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama’s beloved podcast, “Poetry Unbound,” is an inspiring case in point: evocative, accessible poems illuminated with sensitivity and insight by Ó Tuama’s commentary.
In this Advent devotional, we let scripture and “Poetry Unbound” be our guides, together pointing us toward weekly practices that can help deepen and enrich our experience of the season – a perfect way to prepare for the hope, peace, joy, and love of Christmas day.
So grab a Bible and your favorite way of listening to the “Poetry Unbound” podcast (the poems and episode transcripts can also be read online). Week by week, poem by poem, we’ll wait and prepare and listen and sing, unbinding the season – and with God’s help, unbinding our hearts – along the way.
This resource includes an introduction to the Advent season, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your church, personal, or family calendar.
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 8.5 x 11 paper, and an e-reader version of the devotional. Any or all of these resources can be distributed electronically 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 :)
God becoming incarnate in a human being is too astounding, too dazzling, too impossible an event to merely celebrate on a single day. Poetry (and podcasts!) can help - and the Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama’s beloved podcast, “Poetry Unbound,” is an inspiring case in point: evocative, accessible poems illuminated with sensitivity and insight by Ó Tuama’s commentary.
In this Advent devotional, we let scripture and “Poetry Unbound” be our guides, together pointing us toward weekly practices that can help deepen and enrich our experience of the season – a perfect way to prepare for the hope, peace, joy, and love of Christmas day.
So grab a Bible and your favorite way of listening to the “Poetry Unbound” podcast (the poems and episode transcripts can also be read online). Week by week, poem by poem, we’ll wait and prepare and listen and sing, unbinding the season – and with God’s help, unbinding our hearts – along the way.
This resource includes an introduction to the Advent season, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your church, personal, or family calendar.
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 8.5 x 11 paper, and an e-reader version of the devotional. Any or all of these resources can be distributed electronically 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 :)
God becoming incarnate in a human being is too astounding, too dazzling, too impossible an event to merely celebrate on a single day. Poetry (and podcasts!) can help - and the Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama’s beloved podcast, “Poetry Unbound,” is an inspiring case in point: evocative, accessible poems illuminated with sensitivity and insight by Ó Tuama’s commentary.
In this Advent devotional, we let scripture and “Poetry Unbound” be our guides, together pointing us toward weekly practices that can help deepen and enrich our experience of the season – a perfect way to prepare for the hope, peace, joy, and love of Christmas day.
So grab a Bible and your favorite way of listening to the “Poetry Unbound” podcast (the poems and episode transcripts can also be read online). Week by week, poem by poem, we’ll wait and prepare and listen and sing, unbinding the season – and with God’s help, unbinding our hearts – along the way.
This resource includes an introduction to the Advent season, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming events on your church, personal, or family calendar.
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 8.5 x 11 paper, and an e-reader version of the devotional. Any or all of these resources can be distributed electronically 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 :)
Christmas has become the biggest holiday in North America, and arguably the biggest in the world - and in many ways, it’s become a holiday of “more”: more presents, more stuff, more events, more expectations, more stress.
But as it turns out, if we dial back the more, we get closer to the heart of Advent and Christmas. “A ‘Less is More’ Christmas Poster and Devotional” is a fun-filled, faith-filled way to help you and your family do exactly that!
The poster is packed with activity ideas. Put it up on your fridge (or in some other prominent spot), and check off the activities as you do them, in no particular order.
And the devotional includes simple weekly Advent services to help the family connect to the deeper meanings of the season, as well as handy instructions for some of the activities on the poster. Together, the poster and devotional will help make this Advent and Christmas the most “less is more” yuletide yet!
Files: This listing is for downloadable PDFs, printing instructions, and an e-reader version of the resources. The devotional is designed for printing on 8.5 x 11 paper; the poster on 8.5 x 14 paper or card stock.
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 :)
Christmas has become the biggest holiday in North America, and arguably the biggest in the world - and in many ways, it’s become a holiday of “more”: more presents, more stuff, more events, more expectations, more stress.
But as it turns out, if we dial back the more, we get closer to the heart of Advent and Christmas. “A ‘Less is More’ Christmas Poster and Devotional” is a fun-filled, faith-filled way to help you and your family do exactly that!
The poster is packed with activity ideas. Put it up on your fridge (or in some other prominent spot), and check off the activities as you do them, in no particular order.
And the devotional includes simple weekly Advent services to help the family connect to the deeper meanings of the season, as well as handy instructions for some of the activities on the poster. Together, the poster and devotional will help make this Advent and Christmas the most “less is more” yuletide yet!
Pair these resources with SALT’s “A ‘Less Is More’ Christmas” Customizable Short Film (the poster and devotional are both included with every purchase of the film).
Files: This listing is for downloadable PDFs, printing instructions, and an e-reader version of the resources. The devotional is designed for printing on 8.5 x 11 paper; the poster on 8.5 x 14 paper or card stock.
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 :)
Christmas has become the biggest holiday in North America, and arguably the biggest in the world - and in many ways, it’s become a holiday of “more”: more presents, more stuff, more events, more expectations, more stress.
But as it turns out, if we dial back the more, we get closer to the heart of Advent and Christmas. “A ‘Less is More’ Christmas Poster and Devotional” is a fun-filled, faith-filled way to help you and your family do exactly that!
The poster is packed with activity ideas. Put it up on your fridge (or in some other prominent spot), and check off the activities as you do them, in no particular order.
And the devotional includes simple weekly Advent services to help the family connect to the deeper meanings of the season, as well as handy instructions for some of the activities on the poster. Together, the poster and devotional will help make this Advent and Christmas the most “less is more” yuletide yet!
Pair these resources with SALT’s “A ‘Less Is More’ Christmas” Customizable Short Film (the poster and devotional are both included with every purchase of the film).
Files: This listing is for downloadable PDFs, printing instructions, and an e-reader version of the resources. The devotional is designed for printing on 8.5 x 11 paper; the poster on 8.5 x 14 paper or card stock.
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 :)
Christmas has become the biggest holiday in North America, and arguably the biggest in the world - and in many ways, it’s become a holiday of “more”: more presents, more stuff, more events, more expectations, more stress.
But as it turns out, if we dial back the more, we get closer to the heart of Advent and Christmas. “A ‘Less is More’ Christmas Poster and Devotional” is a fun-filled, faith-filled way to help you and your family do exactly that!
The poster is packed with activity ideas. Put it up on your fridge (or in some other prominent spot), and check off the activities as you do them, in no particular order.
And the devotional includes simple weekly Advent services to help the family connect to the deeper meanings of the season, as well as handy instructions for some of the activities on the poster. Together, the poster and devotional will help make this Advent and Christmas the most “less is more” yuletide yet!
Pair these resources with SALT’s “A ‘Less Is More’ Christmas” Customizable Short Film (the poster and devotional are both included with every purchase of the film).
Files: This listing is for downloadable PDFs, printing instructions, and an e-reader version of the resources. The devotional is designed for printing on 8.5 x 11 paper; the poster on 8.5 x 14 paper or card stock.
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 :)
Before there was plastic, we preserved summer’s bounty in a simple mason jar, so that even in the barren days of winter, we could taste God’s goodness and foretaste the bounty and harvest to come.
Introducing, “A Mason Jar Advent,” a printable Advent calendar in the form of beautifully illustrated gift tags, each with an Advent prayer, activity, conversation starter, or social media prompt. Each type of tag gets its own colored ribbon, and all the tags then go into a simple mason jar. As each day unfolds, you simply draw a card - and day by day, week by week, prayer by prayer, action by action, together we count down the Advent calendar days until that holy night when God slips into the world.
Advent is a season for stepping away from the frantic busy-ness, the clutter of stuff wrapped in plastic - and embracing instead a time to slow down, breathe, and refocus on God’s love and goodness. Like mason jars themselves, this calendar is all about keeping things simple, helping preserve what’s truly important, and it tops our list as the best Advent calendar gift idea ever.
What’s more, this lovely calendar has an equally lovely companion, a Customizable Short Film for congregations featuring the calendar’s artwork and some lovely mason jar snow globes, pickles, and strawberry jam - God’s bounty preserved for this world as it already is in heaven!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and comes with printing instructions. We’ve also included an extra PDF formatted for pre-perforated Avery Printable Tags with Strings (Product 22802) if you prefer not to cut out all the tags yourself :)
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, A Mason Jar Advent is for personal/congregational use only, which means these pages may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Before there was plastic, we preserved summer’s bounty in a simple mason jar, so that even in the barren days of winter, we could taste God’s goodness and foretaste the bounty and harvest to come.
Introducing, “A Mason Jar Advent,” a printable Advent calendar in the form of beautifully illustrated gift tags, each with an Advent prayer, activity, conversation starter, or social media prompt. Each type of tag gets its own colored ribbon, and all the tags then go into a simple mason jar. As each day unfolds, you simply draw a card - and day by day, week by week, prayer by prayer, action by action, together we count down the Advent calendar days until that holy night when God slips into the world.
Advent is a season for stepping away from the frantic busy-ness, the clutter of stuff wrapped in plastic - and embracing instead a time to slow down, breathe, and refocus on God’s love and goodness. Like mason jars themselves, this calendar is all about keeping things simple, helping preserve what’s truly important, and it tops our list as the best Advent calendar gift idea ever.
What’s more, this lovely calendar has an equally lovely companion, a Customizable Short Film for congregations featuring the calendar’s artwork and some lovely mason jar snow globes, pickles, and strawberry jam - God’s bounty preserved for this world as it already is in heaven!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and comes with printing instructions. We’ve also included an extra PDF formatted for pre-perforated Avery Printable Tags with Strings (Product 22802) if you prefer not to cut out all the tags yourself :)
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, A Mason Jar Advent is for personal/congregational use only, which means these pages may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Before there was plastic, we preserved summer’s bounty in a simple mason jar, so that even in the barren days of winter, we could taste God’s goodness and foretaste the bounty and harvest to come.
Introducing, “A Mason Jar Advent,” a printable Advent calendar in the form of beautifully illustrated gift tags, each with an Advent prayer, activity, conversation starter, or social media prompt. Each type of tag gets its own colored ribbon, and all the tags then go into a simple mason jar. As each day unfolds, you simply draw a card - and day by day, week by week, prayer by prayer, action by action, together we count down the Advent calendar days until that holy night when God slips into the world.
Advent is a season for stepping away from the frantic busy-ness, the clutter of stuff wrapped in plastic - and embracing instead a time to slow down, breathe, and refocus on God’s love and goodness. Like mason jars themselves, this calendar is all about keeping things simple, helping preserve what’s truly important, and it tops our list as the best Advent calendar gift idea ever.
What’s more, this lovely calendar has an equally lovely companion, a Customizable Short Film for congregations featuring the calendar’s artwork and some lovely mason jar snow globes, pickles, and strawberry jam - God’s bounty preserved for this world as it already is in heaven!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and comes with printing instructions. We’ve also included an extra PDF formatted for pre-perforated Avery Printable Tags with Strings (Product 22802) if you prefer not to cut out all the tags yourself :)
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, A Mason Jar Advent is for personal/congregational use only, which means these pages may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Before there was plastic, we preserved summer’s bounty in a simple mason jar, so that even in the barren days of winter, we could taste God’s goodness and foretaste the bounty and harvest to come.
Introducing, “A Mason Jar Advent,” a printable Advent calendar in the form of beautifully illustrated gift tags, each with an Advent prayer, activity, conversation starter, or social media prompt. Each type of tag gets its own colored ribbon, and all the tags then go into a simple mason jar. As each day unfolds, you simply draw a card - and day by day, week by week, prayer by prayer, action by action, together we count down the Advent calendar days until that holy night when God slips into the world.
Advent is a season for stepping away from the frantic busy-ness, the clutter of stuff wrapped in plastic - and embracing instead a time to slow down, breathe, and refocus on God’s love and goodness. Like mason jars themselves, this calendar is all about keeping things simple, helping preserve what’s truly important, and it tops our list as the best Advent calendar gift idea ever.
What’s more, this lovely calendar has an equally lovely companion, a Customizable Short Film for congregations featuring the calendar’s artwork and some lovely mason jar snow globes, pickles, and strawberry jam - God’s bounty preserved for this world as it already is in heaven!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and comes with printing instructions. We’ve also included an extra PDF formatted for pre-perforated Avery Printable Tags with Strings (Product 22802) if you prefer not to cut out all the tags yourself :)
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, A Mason Jar Advent is for personal/congregational use only, which means these pages may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
House of God: Mary, Jesus, and the Meaning of Christmas:
An Advent Poster and Devotional for Families of All Shapes and Sizes
Advent is the season of waiting for Jesus to arrive – and it’s also a time when Mary comes center stage. For thousands of years, Christians have called her many names: Theotokos (“Bearer of God” or “House of God”), Our Lady of Guadalupe, the First Disciple, and many more.
So this Advent season, as we prepare for Jesus to arrive, let’s get to know Mary a little bit better, filling out her ordinary, extraordinary, inspiring portrait – all the while learning how we, too, can make our homes (and our hearts!) “houses of God.”
“House of God” comes with both 1) a lovely poster filled with fun, engaging activity ideas for each week, and 2) a companion devotional booklet, complete with simple, candlelight weekly services, scriptural passages to read, meditations to discuss, practices to try (including the activities listed on the poster), and more.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, and both the poster and the devotional include an editable window in which you can enter (on the poster) your family’s name, and (on the devotional) upcoming events from your 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 11 x 14 poster and 8.5 x 11 devotional, and an e-reader version of the devotional.
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 :)
House of God: Mary, Jesus, and the Meaning of Christmas:
An Advent Poster and Devotional for Families of All Shapes and Sizes
Advent is the season of waiting for Jesus to arrive – and it’s also a time when Mary comes center stage. For thousands of years, Christians have called her many names: Theotokos (“Bearer of God” or “House of God”), Our Lady of Guadalupe, the First Disciple, and many more.
So this Advent season, as we prepare for Jesus to arrive, let’s get to know Mary a little bit better, filling out her ordinary, extraordinary, inspiring portrait – all the while learning how we, too, can make our homes (and our hearts!) “houses of God.”
“House of God” comes with both 1) a lovely poster filled with fun, engaging activity ideas for each week, and 2) a companion devotional booklet, complete with simple, candlelight weekly services, scriptural passages to read, meditations to discuss, practices to try (including the activities listed on the poster), and more.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, and both the poster and the devotional include an editable window in which you can enter (on the poster) your church’s name and website, and (on the devotional) 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 11 x 14 poster and 8.5 x 11 devotional, and an e-reader version of the devotional.
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 :)
House of God: Mary, Jesus, and the Meaning of Christmas:
An Advent Poster and Devotional for Families of All Shapes and Sizes
Advent is the season of waiting for Jesus to arrive – and it’s also a time when Mary comes center stage. For thousands of years, Christians have called her many names: Theotokos (“Bearer of God” or “House of God”), Our Lady of Guadalupe, the First Disciple, and many more.
So this Advent season, as we prepare for Jesus to arrive, let’s get to know Mary a little bit better, filling out her ordinary, extraordinary, inspiring portrait – all the while learning how we, too, can make our homes (and our hearts!) “houses of God.”
“House of God” comes with both 1) a lovely poster filled with fun, engaging activity ideas for each week, and 2) a companion devotional booklet, complete with simple, candlelight weekly services, scriptural passages to read, meditations to discuss, practices to try (including the activities listed on the poster), and more.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, and both the poster and the devotional include an editable window in which you can enter (on the poster) your church’s name and website, and (on the devotional) 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 11 x 14 poster and 8.5 x 11 devotional, and an e-reader version of the devotional.
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 :)
House of God: Mary, Jesus, and the Meaning of Christmas:
An Advent Poster and Devotional for Families of All Shapes and Sizes
Advent is the season of waiting for Jesus to arrive – and it’s also a time when Mary comes center stage. For thousands of years, Christians have called her many names: Theotokos (“Bearer of God” or “House of God”), Our Lady of Guadalupe, the First Disciple, and many more.
So this Advent season, as we prepare for Jesus to arrive, let’s get to know Mary a little bit better, filling out her ordinary, extraordinary, inspiring portrait – all the while learning how we, too, can make our homes (and our hearts!) “houses of God.”
“House of God” comes with both 1) a lovely poster filled with fun, engaging activity ideas for each week, and 2) a companion devotional booklet, complete with simple, candlelight weekly services, scriptural passages to read, meditations to discuss, practices to try (including the activities listed on the poster), and more.
This resource includes an introduction to Advent, and both the poster and the devotional include an editable window in which you can enter (on the poster) your church’s name and website, and (on the devotional) 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 11 x 14 poster and 8.5 x 11 devotional, and an e-reader version of the devotional.
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 :)
In this Advent devotional, biblical texts and simple, accessible practices interweave with Maya Angelou’s stirring vision of faith, freedom, and dignity. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Maya Angelou’s The Complete Poetry (all the poems are also available online). Week by week, as we wait, and watch, and pray, we’ll walk toward Bethlehem - with Maya Angelou as our guide.
This resource includes an introduction to the Advent season, as well as an editable page on which you can enter upcoming worship services and other events before printing. The result is a resource that can become an organic part of your everyday life.
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. Think about pairing this devotional with SALT's "Advent Maya Angelou Collection" of art, perfect for posting up on your fridge - or on social media.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and also an e-reader version of the devotional.
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. :)
In this Advent devotional, biblical texts and simple, accessible practices interweave with Maya Angelou’s stirring vision of faith, freedom, and dignity. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Maya Angelou’s The Complete Poetry (all the poems are also available online). Week by week, as we wait, and watch, and pray, we’ll walk toward Bethlehem - with Maya Angelou as our guide.
This resource includes an introduction to the Advent season, as well as an editable page on which you can enter your church’s name, upcoming worship services, and other events before printing or distributing electronically. The result is a resource that looks and feels like an organic part of the life of your congregation.
As always, this devotional can stand alone, or it can be used in tandem with SALT's "Advent Maya Angelou Collection" of art or one of SALT’s Customizable Short Films (for example, “Advent: Naming Jesus”). Use these resources together for a winsome, seamlessly integrated approach to the Advent season.
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, and also an e-reader version of the devotional.
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. :)
In this Advent devotional, biblical texts and simple, accessible practices interweave with Maya Angelou’s stirring vision of faith, freedom, and dignity. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Maya Angelou’s The Complete Poetry (all the poems are also available online). Week by week, as we wait, and watch, and pray, we’ll walk toward Bethlehem - with Maya Angelou as our guide.
This resource includes an introduction to the Advent season, as well as an editable page on which you can enter your church’s name, upcoming worship services, and other events before printing or distributing electronically. The result is a resource that looks and feels like an organic part of the life of your congregation.
As always, this devotional can stand alone, or it can be used in tandem with SALT's "Advent Maya Angelou Collection" of art or one of SALT’s Customizable Short Films (for example, “Advent: Naming Jesus”). Use these resources together for a winsome, seamlessly integrated approach to the Advent season.
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, and also an e-reader version of the devotional.
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. :)
In this Advent devotional, biblical texts and simple, accessible practices interweave with Maya Angelou’s stirring vision of faith, freedom, and dignity. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Maya Angelou’s The Complete Poetry (all the poems are also available online). Week by week, as we wait, and watch, and pray, we’ll walk toward Bethlehem - with Maya Angelou as our guide.
This resource includes an introduction to the Advent season, as well as an editable page on which you can enter your church’s name, upcoming worship services, and other events before printing or distributing electronically. The result is a resource that looks and feels like an organic part of the life of your congregation.
As always, this devotional can stand alone, or it can be used in tandem with SALT's "Advent Maya Angelou Collection" of art or one of SALT’s Customizable Short Films (for example, “Advent: Naming Jesus”). Use these resources together for a winsome, seamlessly integrated approach to the Advent season.
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, and also an e-reader version of the devotional.
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. :)
There’s so much in a name. Ask an expectant parent choosing names for their unborn child or a trans person working to live into their true self. For Christians, nobody has more names and titles than Jesus, and during the season of Advent, we use as many of them as we can. Wonderful Counselor. Prince of Peace. Light of the World. Good Shepherd. Bright Morning Star. Emmanuel. God With Us.
“Naming Jesus: A Family-Friendly Advent Devotional” is all about the many names we give to Jesus, and the life-changing names he gives to us. Organized around the season’s four traditional themes (Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love), “Naming Jesus” features a simple, home-based weekly Advent service for each week, including a scripture passage, reflection, and prayer. Several accessible, family-friendly practices round out each week, all designed to bring a little more meaning and mystery to your Christmas preparations and celebrations - plus a few fun “anytime” activities to do along the way.
SALT teamed up with the inimitable Rev. Quinn Caldwell to create this lovely devotional. Each order comes with two versions: one printable (this can be printed in color or in grey scale), and one laid out for your favorite e-reader.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8.5 x 11 paper, an e-reader version, and printing instructions.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files. “Naming Jesus: A Family-Friendly Devotional” is for personal use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
There’s so much in a name. Ask an expectant parent choosing names for their unborn child or a trans person working to live into their true self. For Christians, nobody has more names and titles than Jesus, and during the season of Advent, we use as many of them as we can. Wonderful Counselor. Prince of Peace. Light of the World. Good Shepherd. Bright Morning Star. Emmanuel. God With Us.
“Naming Jesus: A Family-Friendly Advent Devotional” is all about the many names we give to Jesus, and the life-changing names he gives to us. Organized around the season’s four traditional themes (Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love), “Naming Jesus” features a simple, home-based weekly Advent service for each week, including a scripture passage, reflection, and prayer. Several accessible, family-friendly practices round out each week, all designed to bring a little more meaning and mystery to your Christmas preparations and celebrations - plus a few fun “anytime” activities to do along the way.
SALT teamed up with the inimitable Rev. Quinn Caldwell to create this lovely devotional. Each order comes with two versions: one printable (this can be printed in color or in grey scale), and one laid out for your favorite e-reader. What’s more, this lovely resource has an equally lovely companion, a Customizable Short Film for congregations featuring many of the names of Jesus (check it out below!) :)
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8.5 x 11 paper, an e-reader version, and printing instructions.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files. “Naming Jesus: A Family-Friendly Devotional” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
There’s so much in a name. Ask an expectant parent choosing names for their unborn child or a trans person working to live into their true self. For Christians, nobody has more names and titles than Jesus, and during the season of Advent, we use as many of them as we can. Wonderful Counselor. Prince of Peace. Light of the World. Good Shepherd. Bright Morning Star. Emmanuel. God With Us.
“Naming Jesus: A Family-Friendly Advent Devotional” is all about the many names we give to Jesus, and the life-changing names he gives to us. Organized around the season’s four traditional themes (Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love), “Naming Jesus” features a simple, home-based weekly Advent service for each week, including a scripture passage, reflection, and prayer. Several accessible, family-friendly practices round out each week, all designed to bring a little more meaning and mystery to your Christmas preparations and celebrations - plus a few fun “anytime” activities to do along the way.
SALT teamed up with the inimitable Rev. Quinn Caldwell to create this lovely devotional. Each order comes with two versions: one printable (this can be printed in color or in grey scale), and one laid out for your favorite e-reader. What’s more, this lovely resource has an equally lovely companion, a Customizable Short Film for congregations featuring many of the names of Jesus (check it out below!).
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8.5 x 11 paper, an e-reader version, and printing instructions.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files. “Naming Jesus: A Family-Friendly Devotional” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
There’s so much in a name. Ask an expectant parent choosing names for their unborn child or a trans person working to live into their true self. For Christians, nobody has more names and titles than Jesus, and during the season of Advent, we use as many of them as we can. Wonderful Counselor. Prince of Peace. Light of the World. Good Shepherd. Bright Morning Star. Emmanuel. God With Us.
“Naming Jesus: A Family-Friendly Advent Devotional” is all about the many names we give to Jesus, and the life-changing names he gives to us. Organized around the season’s four traditional themes (Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love), “Naming Jesus” features a simple, home-based weekly Advent service for each week, including a scripture passage, reflection, and prayer. Several accessible, family-friendly practices round out each week, all designed to bring a little more meaning and mystery to your Christmas preparations and celebrations - plus a few fun “anytime” activities to do along the way.
SALT teamed up with the inimitable Rev. Quinn Caldwell to create this lovely devotional. Each order comes with two versions: one printable (this can be printed in color or in grey scale), and one laid out for your favorite e-reader. What’s more, this lovely resource has an equally lovely companion, a Customizable Short Film for congregations featuring many of the names of Jesus (check it out below!).
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8.5 x 11 paper, an e-reader version, and printing instructions.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files. “Naming Jesus: A Family-Friendly Devotional” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
These Advent coloring sheets are full of vivid, evocativeness: stars falling, deserts blooming, and a young woman proclaiming God’s revolution of love through song. What better way to encounter and inhabit these images than through creativity and color!
We’re thrilled to announce that SALT has teamed up with illustrator extraordinaire Jordan Sunburg of Tin Cup Design to bring churches and families around the world five extraordinary coloring pages (8 1/2 x 11) – inspired by this year’s lectionary texts – fit for Advent artists of all ages. These coloring sheets are a perfect Advent calendar gift idea.
As you well know, coloring books are everywhere, and for good reason: for young and old alike, coloring can be expressive, meditative, stress-relieving, and just plain fun. SALT’s modern and theologically rich designs invite folks into the season’s deeper meanings and mysteries.
Use them at home, at church, at work, at play – anywhere and anytime your imagination might bloom.
Your digital image file will be available for download immediately upon completing your purchase. Be sure to send us pictures of your shiny Advent masterpieces – no hiding under bushel baskets allowed!
These Advent coloring sheets are full of vivid, evocativeness: stars falling, deserts blooming, and a young woman proclaiming God’s revolution of love through song. What better way to encounter and inhabit these images than through creativity and color!
We’re thrilled to announce that SALT has teamed up with illustrator extraordinaire Jordan Sunburg of Tin Cup Design to bring churches and families around the world five extraordinary coloring pages (8 1/2 x 11) – inspired by this year’s lectionary texts – fit for Advent artists of all ages. These coloring sheets are a perfect Advent calendar gift idea.
As you well know, coloring books are everywhere, and for good reason: for young and old alike, coloring can be expressive, meditative, stress-relieving, and just plain fun. SALT’s modern and theologically rich designs invite folks into the season’s deeper meanings and mysteries.
Use them at home, at church, at work, at play – anywhere and anytime your imagination might bloom.
Your digital image file will be available for download immediately upon completing your purchase. Be sure to send us pictures of your shiny Advent masterpieces – no hiding under bushel baskets allowed!
These Advent coloring sheets are full of vivid, evocativeness: stars falling, deserts blooming, and a young woman proclaiming God’s revolution of love through song. What better way to encounter and inhabit these images than through creativity and color!
We’re thrilled to announce that SALT has teamed up with illustrator extraordinaire Jordan Sunburg of Tin Cup Design to bring churches and families around the world five extraordinary coloring pages (8 1/2 x 11) – inspired by this year’s lectionary texts – fit for Advent artists of all ages. These coloring sheets are a perfect Advent calendar gift idea.
As you well know, coloring books are everywhere, and for good reason: for young and old alike, coloring can be expressive, meditative, stress-relieving, and just plain fun. SALT’s modern and theologically rich designs invite folks into the season’s deeper meanings and mysteries.
Use them at home, at church, at work, at play – anywhere and anytime your imagination might bloom.
Your digital image file will be available for download immediately upon completing your purchase. Be sure to send us pictures of your shiny Advent masterpieces – no hiding under bushel baskets allowed!
These Advent coloring sheets are full of vivid, evocativeness: stars falling, deserts blooming, and a young woman proclaiming God’s revolution of love through song. What better way to encounter and inhabit these images than through creativity and color!
We’re thrilled to announce that SALT has teamed up with illustrator extraordinaire Jordan Sunburg of Tin Cup Design to bring churches and families around the world five extraordinary coloring pages (8 1/2 x 11) – inspired by this year’s lectionary texts – fit for Advent artists of all ages. These coloring sheets are a perfect Advent calendar gift idea.
As you well know, coloring books are everywhere, and for good reason: for young and old alike, coloring can be expressive, meditative, stress-relieving, and just plain fun. SALT’s modern and theologically rich designs invite folks into the season’s deeper meanings and mysteries.
Use them at home, at church, at work, at play – anywhere and anytime your imagination might bloom.
Your digital image file will be available for download immediately upon completing your purchase. Be sure to send us pictures of your shiny Advent masterpieces – no hiding under bushel baskets allowed!
For generations, households of all shapes and sizes have celebrated Advent around dinner tables, lighting candles to help count down the weeks until Christmas morning. With this tradition in mind, SALT is delighted to introduce these weekly Advent devotional placemats, one for each week - hope, peace, joy, and love - plus a fifth for Christmas Eve/Day! These are perfect as Advent calendar gift ideas!
Hand drawn by renowned Brooklyn-based illustrator Cat Willett and creatively conceived by Senior-Minister-of-Awesomeness Rev. Robyn Bles, these placemats are perfect for exploring the depth of the season in a fun new way. Words from scripture woven together with Advent’s big ideas and luminaries: Mary and Joseph, shepherds and Wise Ones, and of course Emmanuel, God with us!
Each order comes with three different versions of the entire set of Advent placemats: one in black and white (great for coloring!), one with a color foreground and black-and-white background, and one in glorious full color (we recommend laminating these to enjoy for years to come).
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDFs and comes with printing instructions. These placemats are formatted to print at home or your local print shop on 11 x 17 paper. (You can also print them on 8.5 x 11 paper if you like. Just allow your printer to size them down.)
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, “Say Yes! Weekly Advent Placemats” is for personal/congregational use only, which means these pages may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
For generations, households of all shapes and sizes have celebrated Advent around dinner tables, lighting candles to help count down the weeks until Christmas morning. With this tradition in mind, SALT is delighted to introduce these weekly Advent devotional placemats, one for each week - hope, peace, joy, and love - plus a fifth for Christmas Eve/Day! These are perfect as Advent calendar gift ideas!
Hand drawn by renowned Brooklyn-based illustrator Cat Willett and creatively conceived by Senior-Minister-of-Awesomeness Rev. Robyn Bles, these placemats are perfect for exploring the depth of the season in a fun new way. Words from scripture woven together with Advent’s big ideas and luminaries: Mary and Joseph, shepherds and Wise Ones, and of course Emmanuel, God with us!
Each order comes with three different versions of the entire set of Advent placemats: one in black and white (great for coloring!), one with a color foreground and black-and-white background, and one in glorious full color (we recommend laminating these to enjoy for years to come). What’s more, these lovely placemats have an equally lovely companion, “Say Yes: Advent Customizable Short Film”!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDFs and comes with printing instructions. These placemats are formatted to print at home or your local print shop on 11 x 17 paper. (You can also print them on 8.5 x 11 paper if you like. Just allow your printer to size them down.)
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, “Say Yes! Weekly Advent Placemats” is for personal/congregational use only, which means these pages may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
For generations, households of all shapes and sizes have celebrated Advent around dinner tables, lighting candles to help count down the weeks until Christmas morning. With this tradition in mind, SALT is delighted to introduce these weekly Advent devotional placemats, one for each week - hope, peace, joy, and love - plus a fifth for Christmas Eve/Day! These are perfect as Advent calendar gift ideas!
Hand drawn by renowned Brooklyn-based illustrator Cat Willett and creatively conceived by Senior-Minister-of-Awesomeness Rev. Robyn Bles, these placemats are perfect for exploring the depth of the season in a fun new way. Words from scripture woven together with Advent’s big ideas and luminaries: Mary and Joseph, shepherds and Wise Ones, and of course Emmanuel, God with us!
Each order comes with three different versions of the entire set of Advent placemats: one in black and white (great for coloring!), one with a color foreground and black-and-white background, and one in glorious full color (we recommend laminating these to enjoy for years to come). What’s more, these lovely placemats have an equally lovely companion, “Say Yes: Advent Customizable Short Film”!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDFs and comes with printing instructions. These placemats are formatted to print at home or your local print shop on 11 x 17 paper. (You can also print them on 8.5 x 11 paper if you like. Just allow your printer to size them down.)
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, “Say Yes! Weekly Advent Placemats” is for personal/congregational use only, which means these pages may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
For generations, households of all shapes and sizes have celebrated Advent around dinner tables, lighting candles to help count down the weeks until Christmas morning. With this tradition in mind, SALT is delighted to introduce these weekly Advent devotional placemats, one for each week - hope, peace, joy, and love - plus a fifth for Christmas Eve/Day! These are perfect as Advent calendar gift ideas!
Hand drawn by renowned Brooklyn-based illustrator Cat Willett and creatively conceived by Senior-Minister-of-Awesomeness Rev. Robyn Bles, these placemats are perfect for exploring the depth of the season in a fun new way. Words from scripture woven together with Advent’s big ideas and luminaries: Mary and Joseph, shepherds and Wise Ones, and of course Emmanuel, God with us!
Each order comes with three different versions of the entire set of Advent placemats: one in black and white (great for coloring!), one with a color foreground and black-and-white background, and one in glorious full color (we recommend laminating these to enjoy for years to come). What’s more, these lovely placemats have an equally lovely companion, “Say Yes: Advent Customizable Short Film”!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDFs and comes with printing instructions. These placemats are formatted to print at home or your local print shop on 11 x 17 paper. (You can also print them on 8.5 x 11 paper if you like. Just allow your printer to size them down.)
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, “Say Yes! Weekly Advent Placemats” is for personal/congregational use only, which means these pages may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Created in partnership with illustrator extraordinaire Penelope Dullaghan, this indigo blue (think: night sky just before dawn!) printable calendar will help you and your community beautifully engage the season of Advent.
Every day leading up to Christmas Eve has its own hand-illustrated card: Sundays include words from scripture, a bite-sized meditation, and a simple prayer; weekday cards include a simple, engaging daily practice to try as we watch, and wait, and pray along the road to Bethlehem.
Ideas for enjoying the calendar:
1) Put each card into a numbered envelope and open one per day until Christmas Eve.
2) Display the cards in a circle around a centerpiece or candle.
3) Pin each card onto a large, fabric-covered canvas and place a tiny Christmas decoration on each day that has passed.
4) Check out the video below and let your imagination fly!
Files: This listing is for a download (not a physical product!) of a zipped folder of seven, high resolution PDF files for you to reproduce on 8.5x11 inch white card stock.
Printing and Cutting: Print PDFs at 100%, in horizontal format, on 8.5x11 inch white card stock for vibrant results. Then, simply cut along the thin, grey lines with scissors, an exacto-knife and ruler, or (our favorite!) pinking sheers. Please note: due to computer monitor display variations, colors may vary slightly.
Finally, your Printable Advent Calendar is for personal/congregational use only, which means this calendar may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Happy counting down the days to Christmas!
Created in partnership with illustrator extraordinaire Penelope Dullaghan, this indigo blue (think: night sky just before dawn!) printable calendar will help you and your community beautifully engage the season of Advent.
Every day leading up to Christmas Eve has its own hand-illustrated card: Sundays include words from scripture, a bite-sized meditation, and a simple prayer; weekday cards include a simple, engaging daily practice to try as we watch, and wait, and pray along the road to Bethlehem.
Ideas for enjoying the calendar:
1) Put each card into a numbered envelope and open one per day until Christmas Eve.
2) Display the cards in a circle around a centerpiece or candle.
3) Pin each card onto a large, fabric-covered canvas and place a tiny Christmas decoration on each day that has passed.
4) Check out the video below and let your imagination fly!
Files: This listing is for a download (not a physical product!) of a zipped folder of seven, high resolution PDF files for you to reproduce on 8.5x11 inch white card stock.
Printing and Cutting: Print PDFs at 100%, in horizontal format, on 8.5x11 inch white card stock for vibrant results. Then, simply cut along the thin, grey lines with scissors, an exacto-knife and ruler, or (our favorite!) pinking sheers. Please note: due to computer monitor display variations, colors may vary slightly.
Finally, your Printable Advent Calendar is for personal/congregational use only, which means this calendar may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Happy counting down the days to Christmas!
Created in partnership with illustrator extraordinaire Penelope Dullaghan, this indigo blue (think: night sky just before dawn!) printable calendar will help you and your community beautifully engage the season of Advent.
Every day leading up to Christmas Eve has its own hand-illustrated card: Sundays include words from scripture, a bite-sized meditation, and a simple prayer; weekday cards include a simple, engaging daily practice to try as we watch, and wait, and pray along the road to Bethlehem.
Ideas for enjoying the calendar:
1) Put each card into a numbered envelope and open one per day until Christmas Eve.
2) Display the cards in a circle around a centerpiece or candle.
3) Pin each card onto a large, fabric-covered canvas and place a tiny Christmas decoration on each day that has passed.
4) Check out the video below and let your imagination fly!
Files: This listing is for a download (not a physical product!) of a zipped folder of seven, high resolution PDF files for you to reproduce on 8.5x11 inch white card stock.
Printing and Cutting: Print PDFs at 100%, in horizontal format, on 8.5x11 inch white card stock for vibrant results. Then, simply cut along the thin, grey lines with scissors, an exacto-knife and ruler, or (our favorite!) pinking sheers. Please note: due to computer monitor display variations, colors may vary slightly.
Finally, your Printable Advent Calendar is for personal/congregational use only, which means this calendar may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Happy counting down the days to Christmas!
Created in partnership with illustrator extraordinaire Penelope Dullaghan, this indigo blue (think: night sky just before dawn!) printable calendar will help you and your community beautifully engage the season of Advent.
Every day leading up to Christmas Eve has its own hand-illustrated card: Sundays include words from scripture, a bite-sized meditation, and a simple prayer; weekday cards include a simple, engaging daily practice to try as we watch, and wait, and pray along the road to Bethlehem.
Ideas for enjoying the calendar:
1) Put each card into a numbered envelope and open one per day until Christmas Eve.
2) Display the cards in a circle around a centerpiece or candle.
3) Pin each card onto a large, fabric-covered canvas and place a tiny Christmas decoration on each day that has passed.
4) Check out the video below and let your imagination fly!
Files: This listing is for a download (not a physical product!) of a zipped folder of seven, high resolution PDF files for you to reproduce on 8.5x11 inch white card stock.
Printing and Cutting: Print PDFs at 100%, in horizontal format, on 8.5x11 inch white card stock for vibrant results. Then, simply cut along the thin, grey lines with scissors, an exacto-knife and ruler, or (our favorite!) pinking sheers. Please note: due to computer monitor display variations, colors may vary slightly.
Finally, your Printable Advent Calendar is for personal/congregational use only, which means this calendar may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Happy counting down the days to Christmas!
Imagine journeying through this Advent devotional with poetry by Mary Oliver and Howard Thurman, fresh daily practices for you and your congregation, vivid scriptural passages, and accessible, bite-sized meditations on the season's key theological themes - all wrapped up in an interactive, intergenerational coloring book by renowned illustrator Jordan Sunburg of Tin Cup Design!
Introducing Advent in Full Color, a modern and theologically rich devotional coloring book that evokes the season’s deeper meanings and mysteries, featuring devotional poems, meditations, and practices.
What's more, Advent in Full Color includes an editable page on which you can enter your church's name, upcoming worship services, and other events before printing. The result is a devotional that looks and feels like your own, organically integrated into the life of your congregation.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and comes with printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, Advent in Full Color is for personal/congregational use only, which means this booklet may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Imagine journeying through this Advent devotional with poetry by Mary Oliver and Howard Thurman, fresh daily practices for you and your congregation, vivid scriptural passages, and accessible, bite-sized meditations on the season's key theological themes - all wrapped up in an interactive, intergenerational coloring book by renowned illustrator Jordan Sunburg of Tin Cup Design!
Introducing Advent in Full Color, a modern and theologically rich devotional coloring book that evokes the season’s deeper meanings and mysteries, featuring devotional poems, meditations, and practices.
What's more, Advent in Full Color includes an editable page on which you can enter your church's name, upcoming worship services, and other events before printing. The result is a devotional that looks and feels like your own, organically integrated into the life of your congregation.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and comes with printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, Advent in Full Color is for personal/congregational use only, which means this booklet may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Imagine journeying through this Advent devotional with poetry by Mary Oliver and Howard Thurman, fresh daily practices for you and your congregation, vivid scriptural passages, and accessible, bite-sized meditations on the season's key theological themes - all wrapped up in an interactive, intergenerational coloring book by renowned illustrator Jordan Sunburg of Tin Cup Design!
Introducing Advent in Full Color, a modern and theologically rich devotional coloring book that evokes the season’s deeper meanings and mysteries, featuring devotional poems, meditations, and practices.
What's more, Advent in Full Color includes an editable page on which you can enter your church's name, upcoming worship services, and other events before printing. The result is a devotional that looks and feels like your own, organically integrated into the life of your congregation.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and comes with printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, Advent in Full Color is for personal/congregational use only, which means this booklet may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
Imagine journeying through this Advent devotional with poetry by Mary Oliver and Howard Thurman, fresh daily practices for you and your congregation, vivid scriptural passages, and accessible, bite-sized meditations on the season's key theological themes - all wrapped up in an interactive, intergenerational coloring book by renowned illustrator Jordan Sunburg of Tin Cup Design!
Introducing Advent in Full Color, a modern and theologically rich devotional coloring book that evokes the season’s deeper meanings and mysteries, featuring devotional poems, meditations, and practices.
What's more, Advent in Full Color includes an editable page on which you can enter your church's name, upcoming worship services, and other events before printing. The result is a devotional that looks and feels like your own, organically integrated into the life of your congregation.
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and comes with printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
Finally, Advent in Full Color is for personal/congregational use only, which means this booklet may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold :)
These Advent coloring posters are full of vivid, evocativeness: stars falling, deserts blooming, and a young woman proclaiming God’s revolution of love through song. What better way to encounter and inhabit these images than through creativity and color!
We’re thrilled to announce that SALT has teamed up with illustrator extraordinaire Jordan Sunburg of Tin Cup Design to bring churches and families around the world five extraordinary coloring pages (8 1/2 x 11) – inspired by this year’s lectionary texts – fit for Advent artists of all ages. These coloring posters are a perfect Advent calendar gift idea.
As you well know, coloring pages are everywhere, and for good reason: for young and old alike, coloring can be expressive, meditative, stress-relieving, and just plain fun. SALT’s modern and theologically rich designs invite folks into the season’s deeper meanings and mysteries, and the posters’ large-scale size makes building intergenerational community a cinch, since several people can gather around them and color together.
A rainbow of options await:
Imagine a coloring station for children inside the sanctuary during worship
Imagine a Sunday School class gathering around a poster each week of the season, breathing color into hope, peace, joy, and love
Imagine intergenerational Advent workshops where the posters are colored, discussed, and then displayed as milestones on the journey to the manger
Imagine an elder care ministry using the posters in a nursing home, or connecting elders and children through crayons and creativity
Getting started is as easy as one, two, three:
Your digital image file will be available for download immediately upon completing your purchase.
Email the files to your local printer (Staples and FedEx work great!) and ask to have each poster printed on 4’x3’ “engineering print” paper. Please note: it’s important to stress that you’d like to have it printed on “engineering print” paper and not as a banner; printing all five banners should be less than $40 to print.
Unleash your community’s imagination and let it shine! And, be sure to send us pictures of your Advent masterpieces - no hiding under bushel baskets allowed!
These Advent coloring posters are full of vivid, evocativeness: stars falling, deserts blooming, and a young woman proclaiming God’s revolution of love through song. What better way to encounter and inhabit these images than through creativity and color!
We’re thrilled to announce that SALT has teamed up with illustrator extraordinaire Jordan Sunburg of Tin Cup Design to bring churches and families around the world five extraordinary coloring pages (8 1/2 x 11) – inspired by this year’s lectionary texts – fit for Advent artists of all ages. These coloring posters are a perfect Advent calendar gift idea.
As you well know, coloring pages are everywhere, and for good reason: for young and old alike, coloring can be expressive, meditative, stress-relieving, and just plain fun. SALT’s modern and theologically rich designs invite folks into the season’s deeper meanings and mysteries, and the posters’ large-scale size makes building intergenerational community a cinch, since several people can gather around them and color together.
A rainbow of options await:
Imagine a coloring station for children inside the sanctuary during worship
Imagine a Sunday School class gathering around a poster each week of the season, breathing color into hope, peace, joy, and love
Imagine intergenerational Advent workshops where the posters are colored, discussed, and then displayed as milestones on the journey to the manger
Imagine an elder care ministry using the posters in a nursing home, or connecting elders and children through crayons and creativity
Getting started is as easy as one, two, three:
Your digital image file will be available for download immediately upon completing your purchase.
Email the files to your local printer (Staples and FedEx work great!) and ask to have each poster printed on 4’x3’ “engineering print” paper. Please note: it’s important to stress that you’d like to have it printed on “engineering print” paper and not as a banner; printing all five banners should be less than $40 to print.
Unleash your community’s imagination and let it shine! And, be sure to send us pictures of your Advent masterpieces - no hiding under bushel baskets allowed!
These Advent coloring posters are full of vivid, evocativeness: stars falling, deserts blooming, and a young woman proclaiming God’s revolution of love through song. What better way to encounter and inhabit these images than through creativity and color!
We’re thrilled to announce that SALT has teamed up with illustrator extraordinaire Jordan Sunburg of Tin Cup Design to bring churches and families around the world five extraordinary coloring pages (8 1/2 x 11) – inspired by this year’s lectionary texts – fit for Advent artists of all ages. These coloring posters are a perfect Advent calendar gift idea.
As you well know, coloring pages are everywhere, and for good reason: for young and old alike, coloring can be expressive, meditative, stress-relieving, and just plain fun. SALT’s modern and theologically rich designs invite folks into the season’s deeper meanings and mysteries, and the posters’ large-scale size makes building intergenerational community a cinch, since several people can gather around them and color together.
A rainbow of options await:
Imagine a coloring station for children inside the sanctuary during worship
Imagine a Sunday School class gathering around a poster each week of the season, breathing color into hope, peace, joy, and love
Imagine intergenerational Advent workshops where the posters are colored, discussed, and then displayed as milestones on the journey to the manger
Imagine an elder care ministry using the posters in a nursing home, or connecting elders and children through crayons and creativity
Getting started is as easy as one, two, three:
Your digital image file will be available for download immediately upon completing your purchase.
Email the files to your local printer (Staples and FedEx work great!) and ask to have each poster printed on 4’x3’ “engineering print” paper. Please note: it’s important to stress that you’d like to have it printed on “engineering print” paper and not as a banner; printing all five banners should be less than $40 to print.
Unleash your community’s imagination and let it shine! And, be sure to send us pictures of your Advent masterpieces - no hiding under bushel baskets allowed!
These Advent coloring posters are full of vivid, evocativeness: stars falling, deserts blooming, and a young woman proclaiming God’s revolution of love through song. What better way to encounter and inhabit these images than through creativity and color!
We’re thrilled to announce that SALT has teamed up with illustrator extraordinaire Jordan Sunburg of Tin Cup Design to bring churches and families around the world five extraordinary coloring pages (8 1/2 x 11) – inspired by this year’s lectionary texts – fit for Advent artists of all ages. These coloring posters are a perfect Advent calendar gift idea.
As you well know, coloring pages are everywhere, and for good reason: for young and old alike, coloring can be expressive, meditative, stress-relieving, and just plain fun. SALT’s modern and theologically rich designs invite folks into the season’s deeper meanings and mysteries, and the posters’ large-scale size makes building intergenerational community a cinch, since several people can gather around them and color together.
A rainbow of options await:
Imagine a coloring station for children inside the sanctuary during worship
Imagine a Sunday School class gathering around a poster each week of the season, breathing color into hope, peace, joy, and love
Imagine intergenerational Advent workshops where the posters are colored, discussed, and then displayed as milestones on the journey to the manger
Imagine an elder care ministry using the posters in a nursing home, or connecting elders and children through crayons and creativity
Getting started is as easy as one, two, three:
Your digital image file will be available for download immediately upon completing your purchase.
Email the files to your local printer (Staples and FedEx work great!) and ask to have each poster printed on 4’x3’ “engineering print” paper. Please note: it’s important to stress that you’d like to have it printed on “engineering print” paper and not as a banner; printing all five banners should be less than $40 to print.
Unleash your community’s imagination and let it shine! And, be sure to send us pictures of your Advent masterpieces - no hiding under bushel baskets allowed!
One of the best things about church is its capacity to build intergenerational communities of joy and delight, particularly at special times of the year. And in a time of pandemic and physical distancing, the need for intergenerational community - and for joy and delight! - is greater than ever!
“An Ugly Christmas Sweater Christmas Pageant: An Online, Interactive, All-Ages Extravaganza!” is SALT’s simple, accessible, delightful, plug-and-play, customizable kit for holding your own online, interactive pageant, including:
A beautifully designed, customizable invitation to take part in the pageant, suitable for reaching out via print, email, or any and all social media channels
An illustrated checklist for a home-based “scavenger hunt,” so each individual or family can gather (optional) items before the pageant begins; each item creates a way to participate more actively in the pageant
A song sheet of all the Christmas carols included in the pageant
A script of the pageant itself, including scripture passages, Christmas carols, a Welcome, Prayer, Benediction, and more
A Word document version of the script, so you can adapt it in any way you see fit
A set of “suggested best practices” for making your online pageant a success!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8.5 x 11 paper, an e-reader version, a printable version, and printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files. You can then share these files (after customizing them) with your congregation as email attachments.
“An Ugly Christmas Sweater Christmas Pageant: An Online, Interactive, All-Ages Extravaganza!” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the size of congregational license purchased, or resold. :)
One of the best things about church is its capacity to build intergenerational communities of joy and delight, particularly at special times of the year. And in a time of pandemic and physical distancing, the need for intergenerational community - and for joy and delight! - is greater than ever!
“An Ugly Christmas Sweater Christmas Pageant: An Online, Interactive, All-Ages Extravaganza!” is SALT’s simple, accessible, delightful, plug-and-play, customizable kit for holding your own online, interactive pageant, including:
A beautifully designed, customizable invitation to take part in the pageant, suitable for reaching out via print, email, or any and all social media channels
An illustrated checklist for a home-based “scavenger hunt,” so each individual or family can gather (optional) items before the pageant begins; each item creates a way to participate more actively in the pageant
A song sheet of all the Christmas carols included in the pageant
A script of the pageant itself, including scripture passages, Christmas carols, a Welcome, Prayer, Benediction, and more
A Word document version of the script, so you can adapt it in any way you see fit
A set of “suggested best practices” for making your online pageant a success!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8.5 x 11 paper, an e-reader version, a printable version, and printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files. You can then share these files (after customizing them) with your congregation as email attachments.
“An Ugly Christmas Sweater Christmas Pageant: An Online, Interactive, All-Ages Extravaganza!” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the size of congregational license purchased, or resold. :)
One of the best things about church is its capacity to build intergenerational communities of joy and delight, particularly at special times of the year. And in a time of pandemic and physical distancing, the need for intergenerational community - and for joy and delight! - is greater than ever!
“An Ugly Christmas Sweater Christmas Pageant: An Online, Interactive, All-Ages Extravaganza!” is SALT’s simple, accessible, delightful, plug-and-play, customizable kit for holding your own online, interactive pageant, including:
A beautifully designed, customizable invitation to take part in the pageant, suitable for reaching out via print, email, or any and all social media channels
An illustrated checklist for a home-based “scavenger hunt,” so each individual or family can gather (optional) items before the pageant begins; each item creates a way to participate more actively in the pageant
A song sheet of all the Christmas carols included in the pageant
A script of the pageant itself, including scripture passages, Christmas carols, a Welcome, Prayer, Benediction, and more
A Word document version of the script, so you can adapt it in any way you see fit
A set of “suggested best practices” for making your online pageant a success!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF printable on 8.5 x 11 paper, an e-reader version, a printable version, and printing instructions. Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download.
At time of purchase you will receive a link, and will have 24 hours to download the files. You can then share these files (after customizing them) with your congregation as email attachments.
“An Ugly Christmas Sweater Christmas Pageant: An Online, Interactive, All-Ages Extravaganza!” is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated beyond the size of congregational license purchased, or resold. :)
In the face of racism, inequality, prejudice, and privilege, do you ever wonder what next steps you can take with your family and friends, neighbors and co-workers, for the sake of God’s justice and love? Or how best to be an effective ally (or co-conspirator)?
“The Anatomy of a Christian: A Zine on Privilege and Solidarity” is here to help. In the classic style of a “zine” (a homemade, DIY, small-batch, easy-to-reproduce “magazine” format pioneered in the 1960s and 70s), “The Anatomy of a Christian” takes the ancient image of the Body of Christ as a framework and springboard for exploring the challenges of inequality, privilege, and solidarity in our lives.
Divided into five sections (which can unfold over five weeks, or five days, or whatever schedule works best for you), “The Anatomy of a Christian” is tailor-made for families and small groups of all shapes and sizes. Each section includes a theme, scripture passage, reflection, prayer, conversation starters, and some simple, accessible activities to try - all for the sake of building a healthier Body of Christ, and a more vibrant, just, inclusive Beloved Community.
A big SALT thank you to Quinn Caldwell for his thinking, writing, and overall awesomeness and to Sandhya Jha (over at Without Fear Consulting) for offering a cultural humility and anti-oppression read of this text (and for her excitement about families engaging deeply in this work of healing Christ's body together!).
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and an e-reader version of the resource.
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 :)
In the face of racism, inequality, prejudice, and privilege, do you ever wonder what next steps you can take with your family and friends, neighbors and co-workers, for the sake of God’s justice and love? Or how best to be an effective ally (or co-conspirator)?
“The Anatomy of a Christian: A Zine on Privilege and Solidarity” is here to help. In the classic style of a “zine” (a homemade, DIY, small-batch, easy-to-reproduce “magazine” format pioneered in the 1960s and 70s), “The Anatomy of a Christian” takes the ancient image of the Body of Christ as a framework and springboard for exploring the challenges of inequality, privilege, and solidarity in our lives.
Divided into five sections (which can unfold over five weeks, or five days, or whatever schedule works best for you), “The Anatomy of a Christian” is tailor-made for families and small groups of all shapes and sizes. Each section includes a theme, scripture passage, reflection, prayer, conversation starters, and some simple, accessible activities to try - all for the sake of building a healthier Body of Christ, and a more vibrant, just, inclusive Beloved Community.
A big SALT thank you to Quinn Caldwell for his thinking, writing, and overall awesomeness and to Sandhya Jha (over at Without Fear Consulting) for offering a cultural humility and anti-oppression read of this text (and for her excitement about families engaging deeply in this work of healing Christ's body together!).
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and an e-reader version of the resource. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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. :)
In the face of racism, inequality, prejudice, and privilege, do you ever wonder what next steps you can take with your family and friends, neighbors and co-workers, for the sake of God’s justice and love? Or how best to be an effective ally (or co-conspirator)?
“The Anatomy of a Christian: A Zine on Privilege and Solidarity” is here to help. In the classic style of a “zine” (a homemade, DIY, small-batch, easy-to-reproduce “magazine” format pioneered in the 1960s and 70s), “The Anatomy of a Christian” takes the ancient image of the Body of Christ as a framework and springboard for exploring the challenges of inequality, privilege, and solidarity in our lives.
Divided into five sections (which can unfold over five weeks, or five days, or whatever schedule works best for you), “The Anatomy of a Christian” is tailor-made for families and small groups of all shapes and sizes. Each section includes a theme, scripture passage, reflection, prayer, conversation starters, and some simple, accessible activities to try - all for the sake of building a healthier Body of Christ, and a more vibrant, just, inclusive Beloved Community.
A big SALT thank you to Quinn Caldwell for his thinking, writing, and overall awesomeness and to Sandhya Jha (over at Without Fear Consulting) for offering a cultural humility and anti-oppression read of this text (and for her excitement about families engaging deeply in this work of healing Christ's body together!).
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and an e-reader version of the resource. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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. :)
In the face of racism, inequality, prejudice, and privilege, do you ever wonder what next steps you can take with your family and friends, neighbors and co-workers, for the sake of God’s justice and love? Or how best to be an effective ally (or co-conspirator)?
“The Anatomy of a Christian: A Zine on Privilege and Solidarity” is here to help. In the classic style of a “zine” (a homemade, DIY, small-batch, easy-to-reproduce “magazine” format pioneered in the 1960s and 70s), “The Anatomy of a Christian” takes the ancient image of the Body of Christ as a framework and springboard for exploring the challenges of inequality, privilege, and solidarity in our lives.
Divided into five sections (which can unfold over five weeks, or five days, or whatever schedule works best for you), “The Anatomy of a Christian” is tailor-made for families and small groups of all shapes and sizes. Each section includes a theme, scripture passage, reflection, prayer, conversation starters, and some simple, accessible activities to try - all for the sake of building a healthier Body of Christ, and a more vibrant, just, inclusive Beloved Community.
A big SALT thank you to Quinn Caldwell for his thinking, writing, and overall awesomeness and to Sandhya Jha (over at Without Fear Consulting) for offering a cultural humility and anti-oppression read of this text (and for her excitement about families engaging deeply in this work of healing Christ's body together!).
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and an e-reader version of the resource. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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. :)
“Hospitality Audit: Tools of the Trade” Guide + Poster
Hospitality is at the heart of Christian life, and so for churches today, the question is: as we move forward, how can we widen and deepen the “welcome” we’re offering to the world? What are we doing well? What can we improve? How can we become a place that feels a little more like home to sojourners traveling along life’s way?
SALT’s “Hospitality Audit: Tools of the Trade” is a lively, theologically grounded, step-by-step guide for congregations to evaluate their hospitality and make intentional, doable, effective improvements. The root of the word “audit” is “to hear,” and accordingly, each “tool of the trade” in this resource functions as a portal through which we can listen to a specific dimension of church life - from web presence to music to coffee hour.
Written by the amazing Sandhya Rani Jha, this 20-page booklet is packed with scripture, accessible theology, practical tips, and effective strategies for renewing your congregation’s hospitality. Perfect for pastors, lay leaders, and teams devoted to more effectively representing God’s wide open welcome, remembering we are guests welcomed by the One who made us to welcome one another.
What’s more, each purchase also comes with the beautifully designed, hand illustrated “Hospitality: Tools of the Trade” Poster - a lovely reminder and celebration of the many tools of hospitality at the heart of Christian life, both at church and at home.
And for a seamless, multidimensional approach featuring the same artwork, SALT’s “Hospitality: Tools of the Trade” Kit comes with a “Hospitality” Customizable Short Film, the “Hospitality Audit” printable, and the “Hospitality: Tools of the Trade” poster. Use the film, audit, and poster together for a holistic, church-wide “Welcome Campaign”!
Files: This listing is for downloadable PDFs, printing instructions, and an e-reader version of the resources. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
“Hospitality Audit: Tools of the Trade” Guide + Poster
Hospitality is at the heart of Christian life, and so for churches today, the question is: as we move forward, how can we widen and deepen the “welcome” we’re offering to the world? What are we doing well? What can we improve? How can we become a place that feels a little more like home to sojourners traveling along life’s way?
SALT’s “Hospitality Audit: Tools of the Trade” is a lively, theologically grounded, step-by-step guide for congregations to evaluate their hospitality and make intentional, doable, effective improvements. The root of the word “audit” is “to hear,” and accordingly, each “tool of the trade” in this resource functions as a portal through which we can listen to a specific dimension of church life - from web presence to music to coffee hour.
Written by the amazing Sandhya Rani Jha, this 20-page booklet is packed with scripture, accessible theology, practical tips, and effective strategies for renewing your congregation’s hospitality. Perfect for pastors, lay leaders, and teams devoted to more effectively representing God’s wide open welcome, remembering we are guests welcomed by the One who made us to welcome one another.
What’s more, each purchase also comes with the beautifully designed, hand illustrated “Hospitality: Tools of the Trade” Poster - a lovely reminder and celebration of the many tools of hospitality at the heart of Christian life, both at church and at home.
And for a seamless, multidimensional approach featuring the same artwork, SALT’s “Hospitality: Tools of the Trade” Kit comes with a “Hospitality” Customizable Short Film, the “Hospitality Audit” printable, and the “Hospitality: Tools of the Trade” poster. Use the film, audit, and poster together for a holistic, church-wide “Welcome Campaign”!
Files: This listing is for downloadable PDFs, printing instructions, and an e-reader version of the resources. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
“Hospitality Audit: Tools of the Trade” Guide + Poster
Hospitality is at the heart of Christian life, and so for churches today, the question is: as we move forward, how can we widen and deepen the “welcome” we’re offering to the world? What are we doing well? What can we improve? How can we become a place that feels a little more like home to sojourners traveling along life’s way?
SALT’s “Hospitality Audit: Tools of the Trade” is a lively, theologically grounded, step-by-step guide for congregations to evaluate their hospitality and make intentional, doable, effective improvements. The root of the word “audit” is “to hear,” and accordingly, each “tool of the trade” in this resource functions as a portal through which we can listen to a specific dimension of church life - from web presence to music to coffee hour.
Written by the amazing Sandhya Rani Jha, this 20-page booklet is packed with scripture, accessible theology, practical tips, and effective strategies for renewing your congregation’s hospitality. Perfect for pastors, lay leaders, and teams devoted to more effectively representing God’s wide open welcome, remembering we are guests welcomed by the One who made us to welcome one another.
What’s more, each purchase also comes with the beautifully designed, hand illustrated “Hospitality: Tools of the Trade” Poster - a lovely reminder and celebration of the many tools of hospitality at the heart of Christian life, both at church and at home.
And for a seamless, multidimensional approach featuring the same artwork, SALT’s “Hospitality: Tools of the Trade” Kit comes with a “Hospitality” Customizable Short Film, the “Hospitality Audit” printable, and the “Hospitality: Tools of the Trade” poster. Use the film, audit, and poster together for a holistic, church-wide “Welcome Campaign”!
Files: This listing is for downloadable PDFs, printing instructions, and an e-reader version of the resources. Any or all of these can be distributed electronically 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 :)
Super Fun Bonus Stuff!
The truth is, all of us are guests, welcomed by the One who made us to welcome one another. It’s who we are as individuals, families, and congregations: communities of hospitality, pilgrims welcoming other pilgrims on life’s way.
And God doesn’t leave us without tools to do this work. This beautifully designed, hand illustrated poster, “Hospitality: Tools of the Trade,” is a lovely little reminder and celebration of some of those tools, gifts God gives us to welcome one another.
Think of it as a mnemonic device, a helpful nudge to reach out and open up. Pop it up on your refrigerator door, your church door, your office door - anywhere you want to celebrate the blessings of hospitality, human and divine.
You can even add your church name and logo (for example, see the second image here).
And check out SALT’s “Hospitality Audit: Tools of the Trade” for a lively, theologically grounded, step-by-step guide for congregations to evaluate their hospitality and make intentional, doable, effective improvements (the audit comes with the poster!).
And for a seamless, multidimensional approach, SALT’s “Hospitality: Tools of the Trade” Kit comes with a Customizable Short Film, the “Hospitality Audit,” and the poster. Use the film, audit, and poster together for a holistic, church-wide “Welcome Campaign”!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF and printing instructions. These files can be distributed electronically 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 :)
In the push-and-pull of daily life, it’s easy to feel fragmented, discouraged, or stressed out - and a little self care can go a long way!
Introducing SALT's “Self Care Ideas for Bad Days” downloadable flyer, a lovely, engaging way to put a dash more compassion into the world. Put them up at work, at school, on community bulletin boards - wherever a kind nudge to “take care of yourself” might be welcome.
And at the same time, this flyer is a lovely, eye-catching way to put your congregation’s best foot forward as a community of love and care. Each flyer is editable, so you can add your church's name and website to the body and/or to the self-care idea tags themselves (it's up to you!).
Here's how it works: 1) download and edit the flyer, adding your church name and website; 2) print it up as many copies as you’d like, on regular 8.5x11 copy paper; 3) cut along the vertical lines along the bottom; 4) put them up all over town; and 5) tear off a tag and make someone's day. Everyone can use a little self care! Think of it as "effervescent evangelism," a fun way to reach out and connect, one act of caring at a time.
Printing Instructions: after you receive a link to your downloadable PDF, open it up in Adobe Acrobat, enter your church name and website into the form fields as desired, print PDF “Fit to Page,” then post with abandon :)
When species become extinct or endangered, it isn’t only bad for other creatures. It’s bad for humanity, too. The web of life connects us all, and what it means to be human, as Genesis describes it, is to care for creation’s many creatures as best we can.
In that spirit, SALT is delighted to introduce a brand-new printable: an “Endangered Species ABC’s,” hand-drawn by illustrator extraordinaire Grace Habib. It features a selection of endangered animals with hand-illustrated pictures. It’s perfect for every church nursery and Sunday School room, not to mention bedroom walls and refrigerator doors at home. Imagine going over the whole alphabet of endangered animals of the world together as a family, looking up the animals you don’t yet know, and finding out even more about the ones you do.
Little by little, one face at a time, we can help build the wider culture of care and wonder - from A to Z!
Files: This listing is for two downloadable PDFs (one with a quote from Genesis 8:17 and one without) designed to be printed on legal-sized (8 1/2x14) card stock or heavy paper.
Please note: You will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. Also, this ABC poster is for personal/congregational/community use only, which means it's not meant to be reproduced commercially, or resold 'cause that would not be awesome :)
Nothing brightens up a day quite like receiving compliments - and by the same token, each compliment you give contributes to a worthy cause: increasing the happiness of humanity!
Introducing SALT's newest downloadable Compliment Flyer, a nifty little way to add another ray of light to the world. Hang one up anywhere and everywhere: at work, at school, on community bulletin boards everywhere - wherever a kind word might be welcome. It's always the right time to do a little something to help someone along!
And what's more, it's always the right time to present your congregation as a community of kindness and delight, a church that cares about people outside its four walls. Accordingly, each downloadable flyer is editable, so you can add your church's name and website to the body and/or to the compliment tags themselves (it's up to you!).
Here's how it works: 1) download and edit the flyer, adding your church name and website; 2) print it up as many copies as you’d like, on regular 8.5x11 copy paper; 3) cut along the vertical lines on the bottom; 4) put them up all over town; and 5) tear off a tag and make someone's day. Everyone can use a compliment!
The flyer's design is perfect for the Advent/Christmas season - or for any season at all. So get the word out about your community of kindness, and make the world a little bit brighter while you're at it. Think of it as "effervescent evangelism," a fun way to reach out and connect, one compliment at a time.
Printing Instructions: after you receive a link to your downloadable PDF, open it up in Adobe Acrobat, enter your church name and website into the form fields as desired, print PDF “Fit to Page,” then post with abandon :)
SALT's Certificate of Awesomeness is a noteworthy reminder that the little things are what make us great! Brighten a loved one’s day with their very own signed, sealed, and delivered certificate. Print one up for your kids, your kids' teachers, your spouse, your mom, your class of dedicated students, 250 for your lovely church folk who keep showing up Sunday after Sunday, your bookclub, your fellow volunteers at the food bank - heck! you could even print one up for yourself!
Please note: this certificate is for personal/congregational/community use only, which means it's not meant to be reproduced commercially, or resold 'cause that would not be awesome :)
Chasing Wonder: Photo Bingo Challenge is a simple, engaging way for families or congregations to slow down, notice the world around them, and reflect on God’s beauty, joy, justice, hope, humor, and inspiration all around.
Participants take original photos inspired by the bingo prompts and mark off squares as they go. Aim for a single bingo, four corners, or complete the whole board — the sky’s the limit!
Perfect for family fun, church-wide challenges, youth groups, seasonal faith formation, or community-building events. Includes a printable bingo board plus an organizer’s guide with easy instructions and creative ideas for how to use the resource.
Each flyer is editable, so you can add your church’s name and website to the bottom — or leave it blank (it’s up to you!).
Printing instructions: after receiving your downloadable PDF link of the Chasing Wonder: Bingo Board, open the file in Adobe Acrobat, enter your church name and website in the editable form fields, select “Fit to Page,” and print with abandon :)
Bloom in the Desert:
A Five-Week Curriculum Kit for Kids
“Bloom in the Desert” is a five-week, (sm)all-ages curriculum kit designed for Sunday School, Children’s Church, Children’s Sermons, or family use at home.
Inspired by the beautiful, resilient flowers of the North American desert, these resources explore how God calls each one of us to bloom – and also to welcome the stranger, reach out to one another in generosity, and so together create a garden where everyone can thrive.
The kit includes:
A Leader’s Guide, designed for five weeks in Sunday School, Children’s Church, home use, or as the basis for Children’s Sermons in worship.
Five interactive worship bulletins (or activity booklets) that can be used in worship, Sunday School, or at home.
Five companion coloring pages, beautifully illustrated and tied to each week’s theme.
Together, let’s imagine what it looks like to be a community where love can take root and grow, even in challenging times. In God’s great garden, all of us can bloom!
Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, including printing instructions (all components can be printed on 8.5 x 11 paper), as well as an e-reader version of the Leader’s Guide.
Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. This resource is for individual use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold ;)