Advent Week 3: On Laughter (In collaboration with WeWelcome)
Today begins the third week of Advent—Gaudete Sunday. This is the week of Advent devoted to joy. On this third Sunday of Advent, we’re going to look to some of the most absurd moments in the story of Christ’s birth, stories that we think just might be God encouraging us to laugh a little bit.
This Advent, we partnered with WeWelcome, an organization that teaches Americans how to advocate on behalf of our refugee neighbors. Together, we are learning how the hospitality found in the story of Christ’s birth invites us to live out welcome today. You can follow along with our free Advent devotional, “Bread is Home: A Guide to Showing Welcome.”
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After you've listened to the episode, use these discussion questions to reflect further. Consider discussing them around the table with a friend or two.
Do you know someone who finds humor in every situation? How do they affect a gathering of people?
Think of a time when a carefully planned event did not go according to plan - what was the result? Did people enjoy the gathering?
How do you feel when you see a mess (unclean dishes, scattered toys) in someone else’s home?
Along with the Kitchen Meditations podcast, we send out a weekly newsletter called The Weekly Digest. It’s simple, consistent, and a great resource for Sunday reflections. We also include a free PDF download with the week’s prayer, discussion questions, and a unique seasonal recipe created by Kendall Vanderslice. This week’s recipe is Zala’s Eggplant Dish (Borani Banjan) from our Advent series.
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