Advent Worship Series Focuses on Transforming Fear into Hope Through Candlelight Vigils

A new Advent worship series titled 'What do you fear? Insisting on hope this Advent' has been released by A Sanctified Art LLC. The series, created by Rev. Anna Strickland, provides resources designed to help participants engage with fear during the holiday season, transforming it into faith, courage, and hope. The materials include a worship outline that serves as an alternative to traditional Blue Christmas or Longest Night services. Inspired by candlelight vigils, the service can be conducted outdoors after dark, with specific adaptation notes provided for outdoor settings without printed materials or screens. The liturgy requires Advent candles and candle light. The resources are available for adaptation by different communities, with proper credit to the creator and organization. The series aims to address difficult emotions surrounding global anxieties during the Advent period.