Evangelism
Sharing Christmas
It’s a great time of year to share the Good News of Jesus Christ – but how can we do this effectively amongst the tinsel, the parties, the presents and the glitter?
Evangelism Officer Revd Vittoria Hancock has put together some ideas to share the real meaning of Christmas with your friends and families...
Remember the liturgical colours and use them in your homes – purple is for Advent, gold and white for Christmas. Don't let Christmas invade the house too early – if you do want to put decorations up, why not use the purple colour of Advent and then swop to the gold and white of Christmas on Christmas Eve?
Have an advent wreath in your own home, and light one candle each Sunday. Or get a count-down candle to Christmas with the names of Jesus on and light it each day while you're having your meal together.
Buy an extra present to give to someone as a surprise... or find a local refuge or shelter and ask them what they need.
Invite someone who is alone to Christmas lunch – and make sure they have presents to open afterwards.
Here are some resources to help you to celebrate Christmas personally and share the Good News of Jesus during the festive season.
Paperlesschristmas - This is a joint venture between the Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF) and the Jerusalem Trust. The nine short videos called On the Road with Mary and Joseph give the traditional nativity story an inventive, contemporary twist. Find out more.
Christmas Readings – These come from Bishop Stephen Cottrell for the period 18-31 Dec. Download the readings here.
Christmas Starts with Christ – An inventive way of looking at the Christmas story. Find out more.
Christmas Prayers – There are a variety of Christmas prayers, poems and readings here.
Meaningful Christmas Tree Decorations – The team that brought us the Real Easter Egg have produced Christmas Decorations with the Biblical Christmas Story. Find out more.