Updated December 4:

• Upcoming Sunday Faith Formation   Grow in faith by joining us for these activities after worship in the coming weeks:

  • Dec. 7:  Kid’s Program Rehearsal

  • Dec. 14:  Kid’s Program Rehearsal
    Adult Study - What’s Christ Got to Do with Christmas Anymore?

  • Dec. 21:  Kid’s Christmas Program - During worship, no Faith Formation after worship

  • Dec. 28:  No faith formation

• Upcoming Adult Study Topics     We like to say, “Jesus is the reason for the season,” but do we practice what we preach?  Join Pastor Mike for conversation after worship on Sunday, Dec. 14 about what Christ has to do with Christmas these days.  We’ll discuss why we worship as we do this season, how consumerism and sentimentality impact our experience of Christmas, and how we might celebrate with and give gifts to family.

• Make Room for God this Advent   During this season before Christmas, we prepare our hearts, minds, and lives for the coming of Jesus.  We offer these opportunities for you to step back from the busyness of December to pause, wonder, dream, and hope for a better world . . .

  • Advent Evening Prayer - Join the ELCA congregations of the Northland for Holden evening prayer at 7:00pm on the remaining dates:  Dec. 10 at St. James Lutheran (1104 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City) and Dec. 17 at Gloria Dei Lutheran (5409 NW 72nd St, Kansas City).

  • Daily Devotional - Lutheran church leaders from eastern Missouri have written a devotional book for Advent that focuses on God’s lovingkindness shown through promise and action.  Pick up a printed booklet in the fellowship hall or download it to your digital device at http://www.hosannatogether.org/advent to facilitate time with God each day.

  • Advent Activities for Families - Pick up a copy of the God With Us Advent activities for your family to explore the ways in which Emmanuel (God-with-us) brings hope, peace, joy, and love to your home and community, especially during hard times. 

• Advent Evening Prayer   Each December, we find ourselves planning and preparing for the perfect decorations, activities, parties, gatherings, travel, meals, and gifts.  However, preparing for the coming of Christ is not a matter of having everything under control.  Christ’s arrival disrupts our lives--the sin and brokenness in our lives and society, as well as all the busyness that too easily distracts us from the truly meaningful things in life.  Disrupt the compulsions and stress of the season by joining the ELCA congregations of the Northland for evening prayer each Wednesday during Advent at 7:00pm. 
  Join us at 7:00pm on the following days and at these locations:

  • Dec. 10 - St. James, 1104 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City

  • Dec. 17 - Gloria Dei, 5409 NW 72nd St, Kansas City​