Advent Blessing Bags

Advent Blessing Bags

November 19, 2025 // 

Blessing Bag with all items on our list.

One Bag, Many Blessings

This Advent, help us share warmth, care, and joy with our community partners – Casa Maria, First Nations Kitchen, and VEAP – and support a meaningful, hands-on service opportunity for our Children’s & Youth Ministries in January.

Pick up a reusable bag and a daily Advent calendar that includes both the requested items and a short Scripture reading for each day – perfect for individuals, households, and families wanting to weave a simple spiritual practice into the season. You can purchase the items all at once and place them in the bag day-by-day, or buy items throughout the season. All of the listed items together typically cost around $70–$90.

Pick Up Bags & Calendar

Pick up bags beginning on Sunday, November 23 at the Connections Table outside the Commons Room 
—or—
Pick up during office hours:
Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | Fri 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Return Filled Bags

Bring your completed bag to worship on Sunday, January 4,
—or—
Drop it off during office hours Monday, January 5-Friday, January 9:
Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | Fri 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

What Happens with the Donations

On January 21, during our annual Children & Youth Ministries Service Night, kids and teens will sort all donated items into:

  • Hygiene Kits – for Casa Maria & First Nations Kitchen

  • Winter Gear Kits – for Casa Maria & First Nations Kitchen

  • Birthday Bags (cake, frosting, candles) – for VEAP

  • All remaining food items – for Casa Maria

Together, we’ll prepare these gifts and deliver them to our outreach partners—extending the hope and generosity of Advent and empowering our children and youth to serve our neighbors in meaningful ways.

Thank you for sharing in this season of giving!